Saint · † 166 BC
The 7 Maccabean Martyrs
Holy 7 Maccabean Martyrs: Habim, Antonios, Gurias, Eleazar, Eusebonus, Hadim and Marcellus, their mother Solomonia and their teacher Eleazar († 166 BC)
New Calendar August 1 Old Calendar August 14
Why they are a saint
The Seven Holy Maccabean Martyrs: Habim, Antonin, Guriah, Eleazar, Eusebon, Hadim (Halim) and Marcellus, their mother Solomonia and their teacher Eleazar suffered in the year 166 before the Birth of Christ under the impious Syrian emperor Antiochos Epiphanos. The Orthodox Church commemorates Martyrs on August 1.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take The 7 Maccabean Martyrs as a patron when they bear the name Martyrs at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 1. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy The 7 Maccabean Martyrs, pray to God for us.
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