Hierarch
Athanasius of Lubensk
Saint Athanasius of Lubensk, Patriarch of Constantinople
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Why they are a saint
As Patriarch of Constantinople, Athanasius of Lubensk is numbered with the saints of the Church. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. His name is kept on the calendar with the other holy hierarchs.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Athanasius of Lubensk as a patron when they bear the name Athanasius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 2. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Athanasius of Lubensk, 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.