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Saint · ca. 741
Anthousa the Confessor
Venerable Anthousa the Confessor
New Calendar July 27 Old Calendar August 9
Why they are a saint
Venerable Anthousa the Confessor lived during the reign of Emperor Constantine Copronymos (ca. The Orthodox Church commemorates Anthousa the Confessor on July 27.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Anthousa the Confessor as a patron when they bear the name Anthousa at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 27. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Anthousa the Confessor, 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.