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Saint
Appearance of the Apostle Peter to Emperor Justinian in Athyra
New Calendar September 5 Old Calendar September 18
Why they are a saint
Appearance of the Apostle Peter to Emperor Justinian in Athyra is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on September 5. 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 Appearance of the Apostle Peter to Emperor Justinian in Athyra as a patron when they bear the name Appearance at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 5. As an apostle, he is also asked to pray for missionaries and those who spread the Gospel.
Prayer
O holy Appearance of the Apostle Peter to Emperor Justinian in Athyra, 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.