Saint
Aithalus
Martyr Aithalas the Deacon
New Calendar September 1 Old Calendar September 14
Why they are a saint
Martyr Aithalas the Deacon is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on September 1. Venerated as a martyr who died for the 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 Aithalus as a patron when they bear the name Aithalus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 1. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Aithalus, 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.