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Saint
Tecusa
Martyrs Tecusa, Alexandra, Claudia, Matrona, Polactia, Euphrosynē, and Athanasia, of Ancyra
New Calendar November 6 Old Calendar November 19
Why they are a saint
Martyrs Tecusa, Alexandra, Claudia, Matrona, Polactia, Euphrosynē, and Athanasia, of Ancyra are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on November 6. 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 Tecusa as a patron when they bear the name Tecusa at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 6. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Tecusa, pray to God for us.
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