Saint · 1370
Martinian
Venerable Martinian and Galaction of Belozersk († 1483)
New Calendar January 12 Old Calendar January 25
Why they are a saint
Saint Martinian of White Lake, in the world Michael, was born in the year 1370 in the village of Berezniko, not far from the Cyrilov monastery. The Orthodox Church commemorates Martinian on January 12.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Martinian as a patron when they bear the name Martinian at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 12. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Martinian, 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.