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Hierarch
Anastasios of Jerusalem
Anastasios, Patriarch of Jerusalem
New Calendar February 10 Old Calendar February 23
Why they are a saint
The Church remembers Anastasios, Patriarch of Jerusalem. Commemorated as a hierarch of the Church; a short vita was not available for this workbook. Feast day: February 10.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Anastasios of Jerusalem as a patron when they bear the name Anastasios at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 10. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Anastasios of Jerusalem, 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.