Saint
Forty Martyrs of Sebastia
The Holy Forty Martyrs of Sebastia
New Calendar March 9 Old Calendar March 22
Why they are a saint
The Holy Forty Martyrs of Sebastia are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on March 9. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Forty Martyrs of Sebastia as a patron when they bear the name Forty at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 9. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Forty Martyrs of Sebastia, 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.