Saint
Saints Martinian
Saints Martinian, Zoe, and Photina of Caesarea in Palestine
New Calendar February 13 Old Calendar February 26
Why they are a saint
Saint Martinian went to live in the wilderness at the age of eighteen, not far from the city of Caesarea in Palestine. The Orthodox Church commemorates Saints Martinian on February 13.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Saints Martinian as a patron when they bear the name Saints at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 13. Antiochian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Saints Martinian, 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.