Saint · 1971
Martyrs of Niculitsel
New Calendar June 4 Old Calendar June 17
Why they are a saint
The graves of Saints Zoticus, Atallus, Camisius and Philip were discovered in 1971. Lesser Scythia (modern Romania), between the Danube and the Black Sea in the northeastern territory of the Roman Empire, was a place of exile or death for Christians who refused to worship the pagan gods. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Martyrs of Niculitsel as a patron when they bear the name of at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 4. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Martyrs of Niculitsel, 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.