Saint · 379-395
Andronicus
Venerable Andronicus and his wife Athanasia, of Egypt (5th C)
New Calendar October 9 Old Calendar October 22
Why they are a saint
Andronicus was a goldsmith who lived in Antioch during the reign of Theodosius the Great (379-395). He and his wife Athanasia were devout Christians who strove to follow Christ in all things. They gave a third of all that they earned to the poor, another third to the Church, and lived on the remainder.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Andronicus as a patron when they bear the name Andronicus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 9. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Andronicus, 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.