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Martyr
Jonah the Righteous Martyr of Lerios
New Calendar February 28 Old Calendar March 12
Why they are a saint
Jonah the Righteous Martyr of Lerios is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on February 28. Venerated as a martyr who died 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 Jonah the Righteous Martyr of Lerios as a patron when they bear the name Jonah at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 28. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Jonah the Righteous Martyr of Lerios, 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.