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Saint
Anthimos
Anthimos, Thallalaeos, Christopher, Euphemia & her children, the Martyrs
New Calendar November 19 Old Calendar December 2
Why they are a saint
Anthimos, Thallalaeos, Christopher, Euphemia & her children, the Martyrs are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on November 19. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Anthimos as a patron when they bear the name Anthimos at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 19. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Anthimos, 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.