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Martyr
Paul the Righteous Martyr
New Calendar March 17 Old Calendar March 30
Why they are a saint
Paul the Righteous Martyr is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on March 17. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ; 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 Paul the Righteous Martyr as a patron when they bear the name Paul at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 17. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Paul the Righteous 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.