Saint
Agathon
Venerable Agathon, Wonderworker of the Kiev Caves
New Calendar February 20 Old Calendar March 4
Why they are a saint
Saint Agathon, Pope of Rome, was the son of pious Christian parents, who provided him an excellent education. The Orthodox Church commemorates Agathon on February 20.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Agathon as a patron when they bear the name Agathon at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 20. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Agathon, 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.