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Saint
Anatolios & Protoleon the Martyrs converted by the martyrdom of St. George
New Calendar March 23 Old Calendar April 5
Why they are a saint
Anatolios & Protoleon the Martyrs converted by the martyrdom of St. George are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on March 23. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Anatolios & Protoleon the Martyrs converted by the martyrdom of St. George as a patron when they bear the name Anatolios at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 23. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Anatolios & Protoleon the Martyrs converted by the martyrdom of St. George, 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.