Saint · 1067
Anthony the Roman and Abbot of Novgorod
Venerable Anthony the Roman, Abbot and Wonderworker of Novgorod († 1147)
New Calendar August 3 Old Calendar August 16
Why they are a saint
The Monk Anthony the Roman was born at Rome in the year 1067 of rich parents, keeping to the Orthodox confession of faith, and he was raised by them in piety. The Orthodox Church commemorates Anthony the Roman and Abbot of Novgorod on August 3.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Anthony the Roman and Abbot of Novgorod as a patron when they bear the name Anthony at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 3. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Anthony the Roman and Abbot of Novgorod, 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.