Saint · 1st C
Apostle of the 70: Ananias
Apostle of the 70: Ananias (1st C)
New Calendar October 1 Old Calendar October 14
Why they are a saint
Apostle of the 70: Ananias (1st C) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on October 1. Venerated as an apostle who preached the Gospel of Christ; 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 Apostle of the 70: Ananias as a patron when they bear the name of at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 1. As an apostle, he is also asked to pray for missionaries and those who spread the Gospel.
Prayer
O holy Apostle of the 70: Ananias, 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.