Saint
Seven Maccabee Children
The Holy Seven Maccabee Children, Solomone Their Mother, and Eleazar Their Teacher
New Calendar August 1 Old Calendar August 14
Why they are a saint
The Holy Seven Maccabee Children, Solomone Their Mother, and Eleazar Their Teacher are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on August 1. They are for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Seven Maccabee Children as a patron when they bear the name Seven at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 1.
Prayer
O holy Seven Maccabee Children, 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.