Saint · 1302
Athanasius of Meteora
Saint Athanasius of Meteora
New Calendar April 20 Old Calendar May 3
Why they are a saint
Saint Athanasios, the son of wealthy parents, was born in 1302 at Hypátē, the well-known medieval town of New Patras, and was named Andronikos in Holy Baptism. The Orthodox Church commemorates Athanasius of Meteora on April 20.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Athanasius of Meteora as a patron when they bear the name Athanasius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 20.
Prayer
O holy Athanasius of Meteora, 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.