Saint
Melasippus
Martyrs Melasippus, Karina, their son, Antoninus, and forty children converted by their martyrdom, at Ancyra
New Calendar November 7 Old Calendar November 20
Why they are a saint
The Martyrs Melasippus and Karina and their son Antoninus, and 40 children converted by their martyrdom at Ancyra suffered during the reign of the emperor Julian the Apostate in the city of Ancyra in Phrygia in the year 363. The Orthodox Church commemorates Melasippus on November 7.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Melasippus as a patron when they bear the name Melasippus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 7. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Melasippus, 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.