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Saint
The Six Martyrs Dorotheos
The Six Martyrs Dorotheos, Sarantis, Jacob, Seraphim, Demetrios and Basil who contested in Megara
New Calendar August 16 Old Calendar August 29
Why they are a saint
The Six Martyrs Dorotheos, Sarantis, Jacob, Seraphim, Demetrios and Basil who contested in Megara are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on August 16. 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 Six Martyrs Dorotheos as a patron when they bear the name The at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 16. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy The Six Martyrs Dorotheos, pray to God for us.
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