Saint · † c.284
Thallelæus, Alexander and Asterius
Martyrs Thallelæus, Alexander and Asterius († c.284)
New Calendar May 20 Old Calendar June 2
Why they are a saint
Martyrs Thallelæus, Alexander and Asterius († c.284) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on May 20. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; 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 Thallelæus as a patron when they bear the name Martyrs at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 20. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Thallelæus, Alexander and Asterius, 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.