Saint · 284-305
Modestus
Martyrs Modestus, Crescentia, and Vitus, at Lucania
New Calendar June 15 Old Calendar June 28
Why they are a saint
Saint Crescentia suffered for Christ during the reign of Emperor Diocletian (284-305) with the holy martyrs Vitus and Modestus. The Orthodox Church commemorates Modestus on June 15.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Modestus as a patron when they bear the name Modestus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 15. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Modestus, 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.