Saint
The 40 Holy Ascetic Virgin Martyrs of Thrace and their Teacher Ammon the Deacon
New Calendar September 1 Old Calendar September 14
Why they are a saint
The 40 Holy Ascetic Virgin Martyrs of Thrace and their Teacher Ammon the Deacon are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on September 1. 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 40 Holy Ascetic Virgin Martyrs of Thrace and their Teacher Ammon the Deacon as a patron when they bear the name The at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 1. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy The 40 Holy Ascetic Virgin Martyrs of Thrace and their Teacher Ammon the Deacon, 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.