Martyr · 730
Julian of Constantinople and those with him
Martyr Julian of Constantinople and those with him
New Calendar August 9 Old Calendar August 22
Why they are a saint
The Martyrs Julian, Marcian, John, James, Alexius, Demetrius, Photius, Peter, Leontius, Maria the Patrician, the Protospatharios (“Sword-Captain”) Gregory and Others suffered for holy icons in the year 730 under the Iconoclast emperor Leo the Isaurian (717-741). The Orthodox Church commemorates Julian of Constantinople and those with him on August 9.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Julian of Constantinople and those as a patron when they bear the name Julian at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 9. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Julian of Constantinople and those with him, 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.