Saint
Marius the Soldier and Asterius the Senator
Martyrs Marius the Soldier and Asterius the Senator
New Calendar August 7 Old Calendar August 20
Why they are a saint
Martyrs Marius the Soldier and Asterius the Senator are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on August 7. 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 Marius the Soldier and Asterius the Senator as a patron when they bear the name Martyrs at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 7. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Marius the Soldier and Asterius the Senator, 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.