Saint · † c.363
Ia of Persia and 9000 others
Martyr Ia of Persia and 9000 others († c.363)
New Calendar September 11 Old Calendar September 24
Why they are a saint
Martyr Ia of Persia and 9000 others († c.363) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on September 11. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Ia of Persia and 9000 others as a patron when they bear the name Ia at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 11. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Ia of Persia and 9000 others, 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.