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Saint
Agapetus the Confessor of Sinai
Agapetus the Confessor, Bishop of Sinai
New Calendar February 18 Old Calendar March 2
Why they are a saint
Agapetus the Confessor, Bishop of Sinai is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on February 18. Venerated as a confessor who suffered for openly professing faith in Christ; 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 Agapetus the Confessor of Sinai as a patron when they bear the name Agapetus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 18. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Agapetus the Confessor of Sinai, 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.