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Hieromartyr
Albian of Anaea in Asia Minor
Hieromartyr Albian, Bishop of Anaea in Asia Minor
New Calendar May 4 Old Calendar May 17
Why they are a saint
Albian of Anaea in Asia Minor is remembered as Bishop of Anaea in Asia Minor. A hieromartyr is honored for dying for Christ while serving as a pastor or, in some commemorations, as a named witness of that rank. The Church honors him as a hieromartyr, one who died for Christ.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Albian of Anaea in Asia Minor as a patron when they bear the name Albian at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 4. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Albian of Anaea in Asia Minor, 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.