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Saint
Anatolius and Eusebius, Bishops of Laodicea
Holy Hierarchs Anatolius and Eusebius, Bishops of Laodicea
New Calendar July 3 Old Calendar July 16
Why they are a saint
Holy Hierarchs Anatolius and Eusebius, Bishops of Laodicea are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on July 3. Venerated as hierarchs who shepherded the Church in holiness; 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 Anatolius and Eusebius as a patron when they bear the name Hierarchs at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 3. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Anatolius and Eusebius, Bishops of Laodicea, 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.