Saint · † c. 313
Minos
Martyrs Minos, Hermogenes, and Eugraphos of Alexandria († c. 313)
New Calendar December 10 Old Calendar December 23
Why they are a saint
Martyrs Minos, Hermogenes, and Eugraphos of Alexandria († c. 313) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on December 10. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Minos as a patron when they bear the name Minos at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 10. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Minos, 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.