Martyr · 284-305
Marinus the Elder at Anazarbus
Martyr Marinus the Elder at Anazarbus (4th C)
New Calendar October 18 Old Calendar October 31
Why they are a saint
The Martyr Marinus the Elder at Anazarbus was from Cilicia (Asia Minor). For his confession of faith in Christ the Elder was subjected to fierce beatings, and then killed on the orders of Lysias, governor of Tarsus, during the reign of the emperor Diocletian (284-305). Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Marinus the Elder at Anazarbus as a patron when they bear the name Marinus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 18. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Marinus the Elder at Anazarbus, 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.