Holy Virgin Martyr Manatho

Commemorated on November 6.

Saint Manathó (Μαναθῶ) suffered for Christ during the reign of Emperor Maximianus (286 – 305).

She was arrested with other martyrs and endured many torments because she was a Christian. Later she was led through the city naked and was mocked. Finally, she was burnt alive.

In Greek usage the Holy Virgin Martyr Manathó is commemorated on October 20

Troparion

As rational sheep of Christ, the Lamb and Shepherd,
you suffered martyrdom,
and completing your course, you have preserved the Faith;
therefore, O Manatho, worthy of praise,
we celebrate your holy memory today with joyous hearts, magnifying Christ.

Kontakion

(Podoben: “You have appeared...”)
We who celebrate the memory of Christ’s Virgin Martyr Manatho now pray with faith for her help,
that we may be delivered from every affliction, crying out:
“God, Who willed to glorify her, is with us.”