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Martyrs of Mt Athos
Venerable Martyrs of Mt Athos, who suffered at the hands of the latinizers
New Calendar December 5 Old Calendar December 18
Why they are a saint
Venerable Martyrs of Mt Athos, who suffered at the hands of the latinizers are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on December 5. 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 Mt Athos as a patron when they bear the name Martyrs at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 5. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Martyrs of Mt Athos, 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.