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Saint
Athanasius
St Athanasius, Bishop of Corinth
New Calendar May 4 Old Calendar May 17
Why they are a saint
St Athanasius, Bishop of Corinth is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on May 4. Venerated as a hierarch, a bishop who shepherded the Church in holiness; 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 May 4. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
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.