Saint · 3rd C
The 10 Holy Martyrs of Crete
10 Holy Martyrs of Crete: Theodulus, Satorninus, Euporus, Gelasius, Eunician, Zoticus, Pompius, Agathopus, Basilides and Evarestus (3rd C)
New Calendar December 23 Old Calendar January 5
Why they are a saint
Ten Holy Martyrs of Crete: Theodulus, Saturninus, Euporus, Gelasius, Eunician, Zoticus, Pompeius, Agathopus, Basilides, and Evaristus They suffered for Christ during the persecution of Decius. The Orthodox Church commemorates Martyrs on December 23.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take The 10 Holy Martyrs of Crete as a patron when they bear the name Martyrs at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 23. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy The 10 Holy Martyrs of Crete, 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.