Saint · 1157
Anthony
Venerable Anthony the Abbot of Dymsk, Novgorod († 1224)
New Calendar June 24 Old Calendar July 7
Why they are a saint
Saint Anthony of Dymsk was born at Novgorod about the year 1157. Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Anthony as a patron when they bear the name Anthony at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 24. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Anthony, 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.