Saint
Acacius the Younger of Mount Athos
Venerable Acacius the Younger of Mt Athos († 1730)
New Calendar April 12 Old Calendar April 25
Why they are a saint
Saint Acacius the New was a monk at the Holy Trinity monastery of Saint Dionysius of Olympus (January 24) at Zagora. The Orthodox Church commemorates Acacius the Younger of Mount Athos on April 12.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Acacius the Younger of Mount Athos as a patron when they bear the name Acacius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 12. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Acacius the Younger of Mount Athos, 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.