Saint
Anthony
Venerable Anthony, Abbot of Siya, Novgorod
New Calendar December 7 Old Calendar December 20
Why they are a saint
Saint Anthony of Siya, in the world Andrew, was born into a family of rich farmers in the village of Kekhta near the North Dvina river. The Orthodox Church commemorates Anthony on December 7.
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 December 7. 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.