Saint · 741-775
Anthusa of Constantinople
Venerable Anthusa the Virgin of Constantinople († 801)
New Calendar April 12 Old Calendar April 25
Why they are a saint
Anthusa of Constantinople commonly known as Saint Anthusa of Constantinople and in Orthodox usage as Saint Anthousa the Younger is a saint venerated in the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Catholic Church. Anthusa's feast days in the Orthodox Church are 12 and 18 April, while her feast in the Catholic Church is 18 April. In the Catholic Church, Anthusa is patroness of convents and abbeys.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Anthusa of Constantinople as a patron when they bear the name Anthusa at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 12. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Anthusa 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.