Saint · † 295
Ananias and companions
Martyrs Ananias the Presbyter, Peter the Prison Guard and 7 soldiers († 295)
New Calendar January 26 Old Calendar February 8
Why they are a saint
The Holy Martyrs Ananias the Presbyter, Peter the Prison Guard, and with them 7 Soldiers, suffered in Phœnicia in the year 295. The Orthodox Church commemorates Ananias and companions on January 26.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Ananias and companions as a patron when they bear the name Ananias at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 26. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Ananias and companions, 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.