Saint
Athanasius of Serpukhov
Venerable Athanasius of Serpukhov
New Calendar September 12 Old Calendar September 25
Why they are a saint
Saint Athanasius of Serpukhov (in the world Andrew) was born at Obonezh Pyatina into the family of the priest Auxentius and his wife Maria. The Orthodox Church commemorates Athanasius of Serpukhov on September 12.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Athanasius of Serpukhov as a patron when they bear the name Athanasius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 12. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Athanasius of Serpukhov, 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.