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Martyr · 13th century

Martyr Mercurius of Smolensk

Also known as Mercurius the Soldier

A soldier who, at the bidding of the Mother of God, went out alone against the host of Batu Khan and delivered Smolensk, laying down his life for the city; venerated as its martyr and protector.

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Notes

Distinct from Bishop Mercurius of Smolensk (same day). Also commemorated Nov 24.

Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org), Lives of the Saints