Hieromartyr
Antherus (Antheros) Pope of Rome
Hieromartyr Antherus (Antheros) Pope of Rome
New Calendar August 5 Old Calendar August 18
Why they are a saint
Antherus (Antheros) Pope of Rome stands on the calendar of the Church. A hieromartyr is honored for dying for Christ while serving as a pastor or, in some commemorations, as a named witness of that rank. The calendar keeps his martyrdom as a testimony under persecution.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Antherus (Antheros) Pope of Rome as a patron when they bear the name Antherus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 5. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Antherus (Antheros) Pope of Rome, 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.