Saint
Miltiades of Rome
Miltiades, Pope of Rome
New Calendar April 10 Old Calendar April 23
Why they are a saint
Miltiades, Pope of Rome is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on April 10. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; 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 Miltiades of Rome as a patron when they bear the name Miltiades at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 10.
Prayer
O holy Miltiades of Rome, 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.