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Saint · 4th C
Jonah
Martyrs Jonah and Barachisius and those with them: Xanithanus, Lazarus, Maruthanus, Narsinus, Elias, Marinus, Abibus, Siusithinus, and Sabbas (4th C)
New Calendar March 28 Old Calendar April 10
Why they are a saint
Martyrs Jonah and Barachisius and those with them: Xanithanus, Lazarus, Maruthanus, Narsinus, Elias, Marinus, Abibus, Siusithinus, and Sabbas (4th C) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on March 28. 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 Jonah as a patron when they bear the name Jonah at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 28. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Jonah, 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.