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Saint · † 311
Philaret
Martyr Philaret of Nicomedia and those with him († 311)
New Calendar December 30 Old Calendar January 12
Why they are a saint
Martyr Philaret of Nicomedia and those with him († 311) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on December 30. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Philaret as a patron when they bear the name Philaret at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 30. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Philaret, 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.