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Saint
The Pious Rulers Marcian and Pulcheria
New Calendar February 17 Old Calendar March 1
Why they are a saint
The Pious Rulers Marcian and Pulcheria are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on February 17. They are for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; 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 Pious Rulers Marcian and Pulcheria as a patron when they bear the name The at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 17.
Prayer
O holy The Pious Rulers Marcian and Pulcheria, 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.