Saint
The Holy Martyrs of China
New Calendar June 10 Old Calendar June 23
Why they are a saint
The Holy Martyrs of China are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on June 10. 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 Holy Martyrs of China as a patron when they bear the name of at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 10. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy The Holy Martyrs of China, 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.