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Saint
Athanasius
Martyr Athanasius
New Calendar January 13 Old Calendar January 26
Why they are a saint
Martyr Athanasius is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on January 13. 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 Athanasius as a patron when they bear the name Athanasius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 13. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Athanasius, 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.