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Martyr
Athanasia the Martyr & her 3 daughters
New Calendar January 30 Old Calendar February 12
Why they are a saint
Athanasia the Martyr & her 3 daughters is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on January 30. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in 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 Athanasia the Martyr & her 3 daughters as a patron when they bear the name Athanasia at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 30. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Athanasia the Martyr & her 3 daughters, 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.