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Saint · † 302
The 20,000 Martyrs burned at Nicomedia including Glycerios the Presbyter, Zeno
20,000 Martyrs burned at Nicomedia including Glycerios the Presbyter, Zeno, Theophilus the Deacon, Dorotheus, Mardonius, Migdonius the Deacon, Indysos, Gorgonios, Peter, Euthymios, Secundos, Nicostrates, the Women martyrs Agatha, Domna, Theophila, Antonia Antonia and others († 302)
New Calendar December 28 Old Calendar January 10
Why they are a saint
They were burnt and others outside the church suffered there. In 302 the Emperor Maximian Hercules offered solemn sacrifices to the gods in Nicomedia in celebration of his victories. Christians, who casually were in the area, began to leave afraid of being sprinkled with the blood of idol-sacrifice.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take The 20 as a patron when they bear the name Martyrs at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 28. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy The 20,000 Martyrs burned at Nicomedia including Glycerios the Presbyter, Zeno, pray to God for us.
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