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Saint · † 305-311
Marcian, Nicander, Hyperechius, Apollos, Leonidus, Arius, Gorgius, Selenius
Holy Martyrs Marcian, Nicander, Hyperechius, Apollos, Leonidus, Arius, Gorgius, Selenius, Irenæus, and Pambon in Egypt († 305-311)
New Calendar June 5 Old Calendar June 18
Why they are a saint
Holy Martyrs Marcian, Nicander, Hyperechius, Apollos, Leonidus, Arius, Gorgius, Selenius, Irenæus, and Pambon in Egypt († 305-311) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on June 5. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Marcian as a patron when they bear the name Martyrs at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 5. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Marcian, Nicander, Hyperechius, Apollos, Leonidus, Arius, Gorgius, Selenius, 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.