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Hieromartyr
Heladios the Hieromartyr of the East
New Calendar May 28 Old Calendar June 10
Why they are a saint
Heladios the Hieromartyr of the East is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on May 28. Venerated as a hieromartyr, a clergyman who was put to death for the faith in Christ; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Heladios the Hieromartyr of the East as a patron when they bear the name Heladios at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 28. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Heladios the Hieromartyr of the East, 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.