Saint · † c. 310
Maximus, Asklepiodote, and Theodotus
Holy Martyrs Maximus, Asklepiodote, and Theodotus († c. 310)
New Calendar September 15 Old Calendar September 28
Why they are a saint
Holy Martyrs Maximus, Asklepiodote, and Theodotus († c. 310) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on September 15. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; 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 Maximus as a patron when they bear the name Martyrs at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 15. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Maximus, Asklepiodote, and Theodotus, 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.