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Saint · † 100-130
Suchias and his 16 Georgian Companions
Holy Martyr Suchias and his 16 Georgian Companions: Andrew, Anastasius, Talale, Theodoret, Euchirion, Jordan, Quadratus, Lucian, Mimnenosus, Nerangiosus, Polyeuctus, James, Phocas, Domentian, Victor, and Zosimus († 100-130)
New Calendar April 15 Old Calendar April 28
Why they are a saint
Holy Martyr Suchias and his 16 Georgian Companions: Andrew, Anastasius, Talale, Theodoret, Euchirion, Jordan, Quadratus, Lucian, Mimnenosus, Nerangiosus, Polyeuctus, James, Phocas, Domentian, Victor, and Zosimus († 100-130) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on April 15. 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 Suchias as a patron when they bear the name Martyr at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 15. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Suchias and his 16 Georgian Companions, pray to God for us.
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