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Saint
Agathon of Egypt
Venerable Agathon of Egypt (5th C)
New Calendar March 2 Old Calendar March 15
Why they are a saint
Saint Agathon of Egypt, a contemporary of Saint Macarius the Great (January 19) and a disciple of Saint Lot (October 22), he lived in asceticism in a skete in Egypt. The Orthodox Church commemorates Agathon of Egypt on March 2.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Agathon of Egypt as a patron when they bear the name Agathon at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 2. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Agathon of Egypt, pray to God for us.
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