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Saint
Anthony the New of Veria
New Calendar January 17 Old Calendar January 30
Why they are a saint
Anthony the New of Veria is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on January 17. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Anthony the New of Veria as a patron when they bear the name Anthony at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 17.
Prayer
O holy Anthony the New of Veria, 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.