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Saint
Anastasius
Venerable Martyr Anastasius
New Calendar July 8 Old Calendar July 21
Why they are a saint
Venerable Martyr Anastasius is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on July 8. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Anastasius as a patron when they bear the name Anastasius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 8. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Anastasius, 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.