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Saint
Galacteon
Martyrs Galacteon, Juliana, and Saturninus, of Constantinople
New Calendar June 22 Old Calendar July 5
Why they are a saint
Saint Galacteon was drowned in the sea for confessing faith in Christ. Saint Juliana was burned together with her son Saturninus because they were Christians. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Galacteon as a patron when they bear the name Galacteon at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 22. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Galacteon, 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.