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Saint
Mardonios & Stratonikos the Martyrs
New Calendar September 30 Old Calendar October 13
Why they are a saint
Mardonios & Stratonikos the Martyrs are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on September 30. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Mardonios & Stratonikos the Martyrs as a patron when they bear the name Mardonios at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 30. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Mardonios & Stratonikos the Martyrs, 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.