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Saint · 305-311
Nicandrus
Holy Martyrs Nicandrus, Gorgus and Apollonus and those with them
New Calendar June 5 Old Calendar June 18
Why they are a saint
The Holy Martyrs Marcian, Nicander, Hyperechius, Apollonius, Leonidas, Arius, Gorgias, Pambo, and the women martyrs Selenia and Irene were natives of Egypt and suffered during the reign of Maximian (305-311). The Orthodox Church commemorates Nicandrus on June 5.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Nicandrus as a patron when they bear the name Nicandrus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 5. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Nicandrus, pray to God for us.
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