Apostle
Ananias of the Seventy
Apostle Ananias of the Seventy
New Calendar October 1 Old Calendar October 14
Why they are a saint
Ananias is remembered as the disciple at Damascus who, in Acts, laid hands on Saul after the vision on the road. Apostles are honored as the first witnesses who carried the Gospel. The faithful remember the apostles as the foundation of the Church's preaching.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Ananias of the Seventy as a patron when they bear the name Ananias at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 1. Those who share his calling as a missionary also ask his prayers.
Prayer
O holy Ananias of the Seventy, 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.