Saint
Mocius
Martyrs Mocius and Mark
New Calendar July 3 Old Calendar July 16
Why they are a saint
Martyrs Mocius and Mark are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on July 3. 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 Mocius as a patron when they bear the name Mocius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 3. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Mocius, 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.