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Martyrs of Lyon: Saktus, Matturus, Attalus, and Blondina
Holy Martyrs of Lyon: Saktus, Matturus, Attalus, and Blondina
New Calendar July 25 Old Calendar August 7
Why they are a saint
Holy Martyrs of Lyon: Saktus, Matturus, Attalus, and Blondina are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on July 25. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Martyrs of Lyon: Saktus as a patron when they bear the name Martyrs at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 25. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Martyrs of Lyon: Saktus, Matturus, Attalus, and Blondina, 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.