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Saint
Agapius of Vatopedi
Venerable Agapius of Vatopedi
New Calendar March 1 Old Calendar March 14
Why they are a saint
Saint Agapius of the Holy Mountain, was a novice in obedience to a virtuous Elder who lived in silence at the Holy Trinity kellia at Kolitsa, within the boundaries of Vatopedi on Mt. The Orthodox Church commemorates Agapius of Vatopedi on March 1.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Agapius of Vatopedi as a patron when they bear the name Agapius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 1. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Agapius of Vatopedi, 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.