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Saint · † c. 218
Meletius the General, Stephen, John, Serapion the Egyptian
Holy Martyrs Meletius the General, Stephen, John, Serapion the Egyptian, Callinicus the Sorcerer, Theodore and Faustus and with them 1218 Soldiers with their women and children († c. 218)
New Calendar May 24 Old Calendar June 6
Why they are a saint
Holy Martyrs Meletius the General, Stephen, John, Serapion the Egyptian, Callinicus the Sorcerer, Theodore and Faustus and with them 1218 Soldiers with their women and children († c. 218) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on May 24. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Meletius the General as a patron when they bear the name Martyrs at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 24. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Meletius the General, Stephen, John, Serapion the Egyptian, pray to God for us.
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