Saint
Athanasius of Murom
Venerable Athanasius of Murom
New Calendar March 8 Old Calendar March 21
Why they are a saint
Igumen Athanasius labored in the monastery of Saint Lazarus of Murom, or Murmansk, in the mid-fifteenth century. The Orthodox Church commemorates Athanasius of Murom on March 8.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Athanasius of Murom as a patron when they bear the name Athanasius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 8. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Athanasius of Murom, 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.