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Saint · 1578
The 34 Venerable Martyrs of Valaam, who suffered at the hands of the Swedes
34 Venerable Martyrs of Valaam, who suffered at the hands of the Swedes († 1578): Titus, Tychon, Gelasius, Sergius, Barlaam, Sabbas, Conon, Silvester, Cyprian, Pœmen, John, Samonas, Jonah, David, Cornelius, Nephon, Athanasius, Serapion, Barlaam, Athanasius, Anthony, Luke, Leontius, Thomas, Dionysius, Philip, Ignatius, Basil, Pakhomius, Basil, Theophilus, John, Theodore, and John
New Calendar February 20 Old Calendar March 4
Why they are a saint
34 Venerable Martyrs of Valaam, who suffered at the hands of the Swedes († 1578): Titus, Tychon, Gelasius, Sergius, Barlaam, Sabbas, Conon, Silvester, Cyprian, Pœmen, John, Samonas, Jonah, David, Cornelius, Nephon, Athanasius, Serapion, Barlaam, Athanasius, Anthony, Luke, Leontius, Thomas, Dionysius, Philip, Ignatius, Basil, Pakhomius, Basil, Theophilus, John, Theodore, and John are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on February 20. 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 The 34 Venerable Martyrs of Valaam as a patron when they bear the name of at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 20. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy The 34 Venerable Martyrs of Valaam, who suffered at the hands of the Swedes, pray to God for us.
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