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Saint · 840
Anna of Leukadio
Saint Anna of Leukadio
New Calendar July 23 Old Calendar August 5
Why they are a saint
Saint Anna (Susanna) of Leukadio (or Leukati) was born in Constantinople in 840 during the reign of Emperor Theophilos the iconoclast (829-842), and was the daughter of a wealthy and distinguished family. The Orthodox Church commemorates Anna of Leukadio on July 23.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Anna of Leukadio as a patron when they bear the name Anna at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 23. Greek Orthodox faithful also honor her as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Anna of Leukadio, 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.