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Martyr · 586
Hermenegild the Goth of Spain
Martyr Hermenegild, Prince of the Goths in Spain († 586)
New Calendar November 1 Old Calendar November 14
Why they are a saint
He was the son of the Goth King Leovigild. Hermenegild to Arianism and, not successful in this, imprisoned him. Hermenegild refused to receive communion from the heretic and for this he was beheaded in the year 586. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Hermenegild the Goth of Spain as a patron when they bear the name Hermenegild at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 1. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Hermenegild the Goth of Spain, 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.