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Saint
Apollonios
Saint Apollonios (Apollo) of the Egyptian Thebaid
New Calendar May 31 Old Calendar June 13
Why they are a saint
The Venerable Apollonios was the son of the pious parents, Aisi and Amani. According to one version, he had an elder brother, a monk, who died before his birth, who appeared to him in a dream. According to other sources, his parents were childless before the birth of Apollonios.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Apollonios as a patron when they bear the name Apollonios at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 31.
Prayer
O holy Apollonios, 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.