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Nerses and Joseph and many other men and women who suffered with them in Persia
Hieromartyrs Nerses and Joseph and many other men and women who suffered with them in Persia
New Calendar November 20 Old Calendar December 3
Why they are a saint
Saint Nerses the bishop suffered for Christ in Persia with his disciple Joseph; Bishops John, Saverius, Isaac and Hypatius; the Martyrs Azades the Eunuch, Savonius, Thekla, Anna and many other men and women. The Orthodox Church commemorates Nerses and Joseph and many other men and women who suffered with them in Persia on November 20.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Nerses and Joseph and many other men and women who suffered as a patron when they bear the name Nerses at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 20. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Nerses and Joseph and many other men and women who suffered with them in Persia, pray to God for us.
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