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Saint
Restoration of the Temple of the 40 Martyrs
New Calendar August 9 Old Calendar August 22
Why they are a saint
The Restoration of the Temple of the 40 Martyrs (March 9) is celebrated on this day. The Orthodox Church commemorates Restoration of the Temple of the 40 Martyrs on August 9.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Restoration of the Temple of the 40 Martyrs as a patron when they bear the name Restoration at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 9. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Restoration of the Temple of the 40 Martyrs, 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.