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Saint · 3rd-4th C
The 3,618 Martyrs who suffered at Nicomedia
3,618 Martyrs who suffered at Nicomedia (3rd-4th C)
New Calendar September 2 Old Calendar September 15
Why they are a saint
3,618 Martyrs who suffered at Nicomedia (3rd-4th C) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on September 2. 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 The 3 as a patron when they bear the name Martyrs at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 2. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy The 3,618 Martyrs who suffered at Nicomedia, 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.