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Martyr
Monastic Martyr Telemakhos
New Calendar January 1 Old Calendar January 14
Why they are a saint
Saint Telemakhos (Telémakhos) was a monk who lived in the V century during the reign of Emperor Honorius. The Orthodox Church commemorates Monastic Martyr Telemakhos on January 1.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Monastic Martyr Telemakhos as a patron when they bear the name Monastic at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 1. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Monastic Martyr Telemakhos, 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.