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Saint
Anthousa of John Chrysostom
Anthousa, the Mother of John Chrysostom
New Calendar November 13 Old Calendar November 26
Why they are a saint
Anthousa, the Mother of John Chrysostom is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on November 13. 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 Anthousa of John Chrysostom as a patron when they bear the name Anthousa at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 13.
Prayer
O holy Anthousa of John Chrysostom, 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.