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New martyr · 1700
Athanasius of Attalia
New Martyr Athanasius of Attalia (1700)
New Calendar January 20 Old Calendar February 2
Why they are a saint
New Martyr Athanasius of Attalia (1700) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on January 20. Venerated as a new martyr, one who gave his life for Christ in more recent centuries; 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 of Attalia as a patron when they bear the name Athanasius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 20. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Athanasius of Attalia, 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.