Martyr · 290
Julian of Tarsus
Martyr Julian of Tarsus, in Cilicia († c. 300)
New Calendar June 21 Old Calendar July 4
Why they are a saint
Of a noble senatorial family, he lived in Tarsus in Cilicia and suffered in the reign of Diocletian. The Orthodox Church commemorates Julian of Tarsus on June 21.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Julian of Tarsus as a patron when they bear the name Julian at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 21. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Julian of Tarsus, 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.