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Saint
Jannuarius
Hieromartyr Jannuarius, Bishop of Benebent and those with him
New Calendar September 19 Old Calendar October 2
Why they are a saint
Hieromartyr Jannuarius, Bishop of Benebent and those with him are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on September 19. Venerated as hieromartyrs, clergy who were put to death for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Jannuarius as a patron when they bear the name Jannuarius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 19. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Jannuarius, 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.