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Saint
Achaz
Righteous Achaz (Ahaz)
New Calendar April 1 Old Calendar April 14
Why they are a saint
Righteous Achaz (Ahaz) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on April 1. Venerated as righteous, one who pleased God by a holy life in the world; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Achaz as a patron when they bear the name Achaz at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 1.
Prayer
O holy Achaz, 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.