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Saint
Anthousa the Righteous of Constantinople
New Calendar April 12 Old Calendar April 25
Why they are a saint
Anthousa the Righteous of Constantinople is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on April 12. Venerated as righteous, one who pleased God by a holy life in the world; 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 the Righteous of Constantinople as a patron when they bear the name Anthousa at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 12. Greek Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Anthousa the Righteous of Constantinople, 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.