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Saint · † 346
Women
Holy Women Martyrs Thekla, Martha and Mary in Persia († 346)
New Calendar June 9 Old Calendar June 22
Why they are a saint
Holy Women Martyrs Thekla, Martha and Mary in Persia († 346) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on June 9. 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 Women as a patron when they bear the name Women at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 9. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Women, pray to God for us.
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