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Saint · 361-363
Juventius and Maximus at Antioch
Martyrs Juventius and Maximus at Antioch
New Calendar October 9 Old Calendar October 22
Why they are a saint
Martyrs Juventinus and Maximus at Antioch were bodyguards of the emperor Julian the Apostate (361-363). The Orthodox Church commemorates Juventius and Maximus at Antioch on October 9.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Juventius and Maximus at Antioch as a patron when they bear the name Juventius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 9. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Juventius and Maximus at Antioch, 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.