Saint
Mary & Martha of Lazarus
Mary & Martha, the sisters of Lazarus
New Calendar June 4 Old Calendar June 17
Why they are a saint
Mary & Martha, the sisters of Lazarus are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on June 4. They are for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Mary & Martha of Lazarus as a patron when they bear the name Mary at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 4.
Prayer
O holy Mary & Martha of Lazarus, 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.