Saint
The Adoration of the Magi: Melchior
The Adoration of the Magi: Melchior, Caspar, and Balthasar
New Calendar December 25 Old Calendar January 7
Why they are a saint
The Nativity of Christ was revealed to the Magi by a wondrous star. Saint John Chrysostom and Saint Theophylactus, commenting on Saint Matthew’s Gospel, say that this was no ordinary star.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take The Adoration of the Magi: Melchior as a patron when they bear the name The at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 25.
Prayer
O holy The Adoration of the Magi: Melchior, 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.