On this day, the Orthodox Church honors the memory of Mina, Victor and Vikentii from Mtsina, the most popular and revered being Saint Mina. He is a famous miracle worker and is considered the patron saint of the family.

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The holy martyr Mina was an Egyptian (284-305), a Christian and a soldier. During the time he served under Firmilian, the Roman emperors Diocletian and Maximian issued a decree to persecute and torture Christian pilgrims. Disgusted by these outrages, Mina left his military rank, retired to the mountains and deserts, and devoted himself to fasting and prayer. Despite his recluse, he was captured and severely tortured. His body was cut up and thrown into the fire. Legend has it that when the fire went out, the faithful gathered his remaining relics from the ashes, anointed them with incense and buried them in Alexandria with honors. Subsequently, a church was built in this place in the name of the holy martyr, and many miracles took place in it through the prayers to the saint.

Name day is celebrated by Mincho, Mina, Minka, Victor, Victoria, Vikentii.

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