Saint · 295
Ananias the Presbyter
Martyrs Ananias the Presbyter, Peter, and seven soldiers, in Phoenicia
New Calendar January 26 Old Calendar February 8
Why they are a saint
The Holy Martyrs Ananias the Presbyter, Peter the prison guard, and seven soldiers suffered in Phoenicia in the year 295. The Orthodox Church commemorates Ananias the Presbyter on January 26.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Ananias the Presbyter 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 the Presbyter, 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.