Martyr · 168 BC
Solomonia
Martyr Solomonia, mother of the Holy Seven Maccabee Martyrs
New Calendar August 1 Old Calendar August 14
Why they are a saint
The story of the Maccabees, and their heroic struggle to free the Hebrew nation from the godless rule of Antiochus Epiphanes, is told in the Old Testament books of the Maccabees. The Orthodox Church commemorates Solomonia on August 1.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Solomonia as a patron when they bear the name Solomonia at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 1. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Solomonia, 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.