Monastic Martyrs Menas, David, and John, of Palestine
Commemorated on April 12.
The Monk Martyrs Menas, David and John lived in Palestine. They were martyred in the seventh century by Arabs, who shot them through with arrows (+ post 636, when Jerusalem was captured by the Arabs).
Troparion
O God of our Fathers,
always act with kindness towards us;
take not Your mercy from us,
but guide our lives in peace
through the prayers of the holy fathers Menas, David, and John.
Kontakion
As venerable and proven ascetics, as honorable and renowned martyrs,
and as models of the desert life, O most exalted Menas, David, and John,
we sing hymns of praise to you,
for you have trampled upon serpents.