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Saint
Maximillian
Hieromartyr Maximillian, Bishop of Norich
New Calendar October 12 Old Calendar October 25
Why they are a saint
Hieromartyr Maximillian, Bishop of Norich is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on October 12. Venerated as a hieromartyr, a clergyman who was put to death for the faith in Christ; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Maximillian as a patron when they bear the name Maximillian at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 12. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Maximillian, 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.