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Saint · 679
Agathus of Rome
Agathus, Pope of Rome
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 Agathus of Rome on February 20.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Agathus of Rome as a patron when they bear the name Agathus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 20.
Prayer
O holy Agathus of Rome, 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.