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Saint
Glicerie
Martyr Glicerie the farmer, Athanasius the magus, Valerius, Donatus, and Therinus
New Calendar April 23 Old Calendar May 6
Why they are a saint
Martyr Glicerie the farmer, Athanasius the magus, Valerius, Donatus, and Therinus are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on April 23. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Glicerie as a patron when they bear the name Glicerie at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 23. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Glicerie, pray to God for us.
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