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Saint · † c. 817
Martyred Bishops
Martyred Bishops: Manuel, bishop of Adrianople; George, bishop of Debelt (Deultum); Peter; and Leontius, bishop of Nicæa; Martyred Priest Parodus; Martyred Generals Leontus and John; Martyred laymen Gabriel and Sionius and 377 others in Bulgaria († c. 817)
New Calendar January 22 Old Calendar February 4
Why they are a saint
Martyred Bishops: Manuel, bishop of Adrianople; George, bishop of Debelt (Deultum); Peter; and Leontius, bishop of Nicæa; Martyred Priest Parodus; Martyred Generals Leontus and John; Martyred laymen Gabriel and Sionius and 377 others in Bulgaria († c. 817) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on January 22. Venerated as hieromartyrs, clergy who were put to death for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Martyred Bishops as a patron when they bear the name Martyrs at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 22. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Martyred Bishops, 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.