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Athanasius the Great
Saint Athanasius the Great, Patriarch of Alexandria
New Calendar May 2 Old Calendar May 15
Why they are a saint
Saint Athanasius the Great, Archbishop of Alexandria, was a great Father of the Church and a pillar of Orthodoxy. The Orthodox Church commemorates Athanasius the Great on May 2.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Athanasius the Great 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 the Great, 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.