Saint · 2nd C
Sebastiana and Melitina of Marcianopolis
Holy Martyrs Sebastiana (1st C) and Melitina of Marcianopolis (2nd C)
New Calendar September 16 Old Calendar September 29
Why they are a saint
Holy Martyrs Sebastiana (1st C) and Melitina of Marcianopolis (2nd C) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on September 16. 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 Sebastiana and Melitina of Marcianopolis as a patron when they bear the name Martyrs at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 16. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Sebastiana and Melitina of Marcianopolis, 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.