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Saint
Acacius the Confessor
Venerable Acacius the Confessor, Bishop of Melytene
New Calendar March 31 Old Calendar April 13
Why they are a saint
Saint Acacius the Confessor lived during the Decian persecution, and was Bishop of Melitene, Armenia. The Orthodox Church commemorates Acacius the Confessor on March 31.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Acacius the Confessor as a patron when they bear the name Acacius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 31. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Acacius the Confessor, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.