Shalita, who is also known as Artimius, was born in the fourth centuryAD. He achieved high rank in the Roman army and was eventually given responsibility for the Roman troops who were stationed in Egypt. He remained a faithful Christian despite the danger of losing his position and even his life. He was summoned before the emperor in Antioch for having destroyed the temples and idols of the pagan gods. It is said that his body was taken to Constantinople by Arista, who was a deaconess of the church in Antioch.

Shalita is held in great veneration by the Greek Church under the name of Artimius. Many churches and monasteries in Lebanon have been named in his honor and he is considered the patron of animals. May the prayers of Shalita be with us.

Amen.

From the Synaxarion of the Maronite Divine Office.

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