Saint
Macrobius and Gordian at Tomi in Romania and those with them
Martyrs Macrobius and Gordian at Tomi in Romania and those with them
New Calendar September 13 Old Calendar September 26
Why they are a saint
Saint Macrobius was from Paphlagonia, and suffered martyrdom with Saints Gordian, Elias, Zoticus, Lucian and Valerian. The Orthodox Church commemorates Macrobius and Gordian at Tomi in Romania and those with them on September 13.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Macrobius and Gordian at Tomi in Romania and those as a patron when they bear the name Macrobius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 13. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Macrobius and Gordian at Tomi in Romania and those with them, 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.