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Saint
Melitina
Saint Melitina
New Calendar October 29 Old Calendar November 11
Why they are a saint
Saint Melitina (Melitēnḗ) was accused of being a Christian and taken to the local ruler, before whom she confessed her faith in Christ. The Orthodox Church commemorates Melitina on October 29.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Melitina as a patron when they bear the name Melitina at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 29.
Prayer
O holy Melitina, 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.