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Monastic Martyrs Menas
Monastic Martyrs Menas, David, and John, of Palestine
New Calendar April 12 Old Calendar April 25
Why they are a saint
The Monk Martyrs Menas, David and John lived in Palestine. They were martyred in the seventh century by Arabs, who shot them through with arrows (+ post 636, when Jerusalem was captured by the Arabs). Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Monastic Martyrs Menas as a patron when they bear the name Monastic at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 12. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Monastic Martyrs Menas, 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.