Unmercenary · 283-284
Unmercenary Physician Thallelaios at Aegae in Cilicia and his companions
Unmercenary Physician Thallelaios at Aegae in Cilicia and his companions, Martyrs Alexander and Asterios
New Calendar May 20 Old Calendar June 2
Why they are a saint
The Martyrs Thallelaios (Thallélaios), Alexander, and Asterios (Astérios) lived during the reign of Emperor Numerian (283-284). The Orthodox Church commemorates Unmercenary Physician Thallelaios at Aegae in Cilicia and his companions on May 20.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Unmercenary Physician Thallelaios at Aegae in Cilicia as a patron when they bear the name Unmercenary at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 20. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Unmercenary Physician Thallelaios at Aegae in Cilicia and his companions, 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.