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Juventinus and Maximus the soldiers
Martyrs Juventinus and Maximus the soldiers, at Antioch
New Calendar September 5 Old Calendar September 18
Why they are a saint
The martyred soldiers Juventinus and Maximus suffered during the reign of the emperor Julian the Apostate, whom they served as bodyguards. The Orthodox Church commemorates Juventinus and Maximus the soldiers on September 5.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Juventinus and Maximus the soldiers as a patron when they bear the name Juventinus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 5. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Juventinus and Maximus the soldiers, 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.