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Saint
Aristides the Philosopher
New Calendar September 13 Old Calendar September 26
Why they are a saint
Aristides the Philosopher is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on September 13. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; 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 Aristides the Philosopher as a patron when they bear the name Aristides at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 13.
Prayer
O holy Aristides the Philosopher, 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.