Saint · † c. 344
Mamelta
Martyr Mamelta of Persia († c. 344)
New Calendar October 5 Old Calendar October 18
Why they are a saint
Martyr Mamelta of Persia († c. 344) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on October 5. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Mamelta as a patron when they bear the name Mamelta at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 5. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Mamelta, 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.