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Saint
Mappalycus
Martyr Mappalycus
New Calendar April 18 Old Calendar May 1
Why they are a saint
Martyr Mappalycus is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on April 18. 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 Mappalycus as a patron when they bear the name Mappalycus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 18. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Mappalycus, 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.