Saint · † 1962
Athanasius, bishop of Kovrov
Holy Hierarch and Confessor Athanasius, bishop of Kovrov († 1962)
New Calendar June 9 Old Calendar June 22
Why they are a saint
Holy Hierarch and Confessor Athanasius, bishop of Kovrov († 1962) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on June 9. Venerated as confessors who suffered for openly professing faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Athanasius as a patron when they bear the name Hierarch at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 9. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Athanasius, bishop of Kovrov, 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.