Martyr · 284-305
Mertius of Mauretania
Martyr Mertius of Mauretania
New Calendar January 12 Old Calendar January 25
Why they are a saint
Martyr Mertius of Mauretania (284-305) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on January 12. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Mertius of Mauretania as a patron when they bear the name Mertius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 12. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Mertius of Mauretania, 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.