Hieromartyr
Mίlos
Hieromartyr Mίlos (or Milēs) the Wonderworker, and two disciples
New Calendar November 10 Old Calendar November 23
Why they are a saint
The Persian Martyr Mίlos was once a General. Later, he was chosen as the Bishop of Telepolis (Susa, or Shushan in Syriac), where the Prophet Daniel saw visions.1 Because of his devout ascetical life, Saint Mίlos received from God the gifts of prophecy and healing. Venerated as a hieromartyr, a clergyman who was put to death for the faith in Christ.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Mίlos as a patron when they bear the name Mίlos at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 10. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Mίlos, 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.