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Martyrs of Palestine: Afrodisus
Venerable Martyrs of Palestine: Afrodisus, Leontius, Anthony, Valerianus, Macrobius, and others
New Calendar May 4 Old Calendar May 17
Why they are a saint
Venerable Martyrs of Palestine: Afrodisus, Leontius, Anthony, Valerianus, Macrobius, and others are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on May 4. 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 Palestine: Afrodisus as a patron when they bear the name Martyrs at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 4. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Martyrs of Palestine: Afrodisus, 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.