Saint
Anubius the Confessor and Anchorite of Egypt
Venerable Anubius the Confessor and Anchorite of Egypt († 4th C)
New Calendar June 5 Old Calendar June 18
Why they are a saint
Saint Anubius the Ascetic bravely endured tortures during the time of persecutions against Christians in the fourth century, but he remained alive and withdrew into the wilderness, where he dwelt until old age. The Orthodox Church commemorates Anubius the Confessor and Anchorite of Egypt on June 5.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Anubius the Confessor and Anchorite of Egypt as a patron when they bear the name Anubius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 5. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Anubius the Confessor and Anchorite of Egypt, 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.