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Parthenios the New Martyr who contested in Didymoteichos
New Calendar March 5 Old Calendar March 18
Why they are a saint
Parthenios the New Martyr who contested in Didymoteichos is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on March 5. Venerated as a new martyr, one who gave his life for Christ in more recent centuries; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Parthenios the New Martyr who contested in Didymoteichos as a patron when they bear the name Parthenios at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 5. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Parthenios the New Martyr who contested in Didymoteichos, 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.