Saint
Ananias the Persian
New Calendar December 1 Old Calendar December 14
Why they are a saint
While Saint Ananias was being tortured for his belief in Christ, he said, “I see a ladder leading to heaven, and radiant men calling me to a marvelous city of light.”. The Orthodox Church commemorates Ananias the Persian on December 1.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Ananias the Persian as a patron when they bear the name Ananias at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 1.
Prayer
O holy Ananias the Persian, 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.