Saint
Athanasius the Confessor of Constantinople
Venerable Athanasius the Confessor of Constantinople († 821)
New Calendar February 22 Old Calendar March 6
Why they are a saint
Saint Athanasius the Confessor was born in Constantinople of rich and pious parents. The Orthodox Church commemorates Athanasius the Confessor of Constantinople on February 22.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Athanasius the Confessor of Constantinople as a patron when they bear the name Athanasius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 22. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Athanasius the Confessor of Constantinople, 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.