Saint
Malchus of Chalcis
St. Malchus of Chalcis in Syria (4th C)
New Calendar March 26 Old Calendar April 8
Why they are a saint
Saint Malchus was the only son of a farmer, and lived near Antioch, Syria.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Malchus of Chalcis as a patron when they bear the name Malchus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 26. Antiochian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Malchus of Chalcis, 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.