Hierarch
Maruthas of Martyropolis in Mesopotamia
Saint Maruthas, Bishop of Martyropolis in Mesopotamia
New Calendar February 16 Old Calendar March 1
Why they are a saint
Maruthas of Martyropolis in Mesopotamia is remembered as Bishop of Martyropolis in Mesopotamia. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. Orthodox Christians remember him as a hierarch who kept the apostolic faith in his see.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Maruthas of Martyropolis in Mesopotamia as a patron when they bear the name Maruthas at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 16. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Maruthas of Martyropolis in Mesopotamia, 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.