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Saint · † c.63
Saturninus, Iakischolus, Faustianus, Januarius, Marsalius, Euphrasius, Mammius
Martyrs Saturninus, Iakischolus, Faustianus, Januarius, Marsalius, Euphrasius, Mammius, Zeno, Eusebius, Neon, and Vitalis († c.63)
New Calendar April 28 Old Calendar May 11
Why they are a saint
Martyrs Saturninus, Iakischolus, Faustianus, Januarius, Marsalius, Euphrasius, Mammius, Zeno, Eusebius, Neon, and Vitalis († c.63) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on April 28. 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 Saturninus as a patron when they bear the name Martyrs at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 28. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Saturninus, Iakischolus, Faustianus, Januarius, Marsalius, Euphrasius, Mammius, 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.