Saint · † 655
Martin the Confessor, Pope of Rome
Holy Hierarch Martin the Confessor, Pope of Rome († 655)
New Calendar April 14 Old Calendar April 27
Why they are a saint
Saint Martin the Confessor, Pope of Rome, was a native of the Tuscany region of Italy. He received a fine education and entered into the clergy of the Roman Church. After the death of Pope Theodore I (642-649), presbyter Martin was chosen to the throne. Venerated as a confessor who suffered for openly professing faith in Christ.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Martin the Confessor as a patron when they bear the name Hierarch at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 14. Greek, pan-Orthodox Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Martin the Confessor, Pope of Rome, 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.