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Martyr · 284-304
Neaniskos the Martyr
Saint Neaniskos the Martyr
New Calendar June 10 Old Calendar June 23
Why they are a saint
Saint Neaniskos lived in the time of Maximius, the ruler of Alexandria. During the persecution of the Church by Emperor Diocletian (284-304), a female slave denounced the most wise and handsome athlete of Christ. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Neaniskos the Martyr as a patron when they bear the name Neaniskos at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 10. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Neaniskos the Martyr, 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.