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Saint · † after 636
Menas, David and John of Palestine
Venerable Martyrs Menas, David and John of Palestine († after 636)
New Calendar April 12 Old Calendar April 25
Why they are a saint
Venerable Martyrs Menas, David and John of Palestine († after 636) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on April 12. 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 Menas as a patron when they bear the name Martyrs at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 12. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Menas, David and John of Palestine, pray to God for us.
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