Saint · ca. 330 A.D
Five Nuns beheaded in Persia: Martyrs Thecla
Five Nuns beheaded in Persia: Martyrs Thecla, Mariamne, Martha, Mary, and Ennatha
New Calendar June 9 Old Calendar June 22
Why they are a saint
During the time of the Persian king Saphor II (ca. 330 A.D.), a priest by the name of Paul was living near the village of Aza. He was wealthy and a lover of money, and he had with him five women who had consecrated their virginity to God. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Five Nuns beheaded in Persia: Martyrs Thecla as a patron when they bear the name Five at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 9. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Five Nuns beheaded in Persia: Martyrs Thecla, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.