Martyr
Forty Women Martyrs and Martyr Ammon the Deacon
Holy Forty Women Martyrs and Martyr Ammon the Deacon, their teacher, at Heraclea in Thrace
New Calendar September 1 Old Calendar September 14
Why they are a saint
These holy women lived at Adrianople in Thrace during the reign of Emperor Licinius, who was coruler with Saint Constantine the Great (May 21). The Orthodox Church commemorates Forty Women Martyrs and Martyr Ammon the Deacon on September 1.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Forty Women Martyrs and Martyr Ammon the Deacon as a patron when they bear the name Forty at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 1. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Forty Women Martyrs and Martyr Ammon the Deacon, 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.