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Saint
Martin the Confessor of Rome
Martin the Confessor, Pope of Rome
New Calendar April 13 Old Calendar April 26
Why they are a saint
Pope Martin I, also known as Martin the Confessor, was the bishop of Rome from 21 July 649 to 653 or 654. He had served as Pope Theodore I's ambassador to Constantinople, and was elected to succeed him as pope. He was the only pope when Constantinople controlled the papacy whose election had not awaited imperial mandate.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Martin the Confessor of Rome as a patron when they bear the name Martin at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 13. Greek Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Martin the Confessor of Rome, pray to God for us.
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