Saint · 161-180
Athenagoras of Athens
Saint Athenagoras of Athens
New Calendar July 24 Old Calendar August 6
Why they are a saint
Saint Athenogoras was a Christian philosopher and apologist of the second century A.D. He probably came from Athens where he studied Middle Platonism and Stoic philosophy. He flourished during the time of the Roman emperors Marcus Aurelius (161-180) and Commodus (180 - 192).
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Athenagoras of Athens as a patron when they bear the name Athenagoras at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 24. Greek Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Athenagoras of Athens, 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.