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Martyr
Athenodoros the Martyr of Mesopotamia
Martyr Athenodoros of Mesopotamia († c. 304)
New Calendar December 7 Old Calendar December 20
Why they are a saint
The Holy Martyr Athenodorus, from Syrian Mesopotamia, led a monastic life from his youth. The Orthodox Church commemorates Athenodoros the Martyr of Mesopotamia on December 7.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Athenodoros the Martyr of Mesopotamia as a patron when they bear the name Athenodoros at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 7. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Athenodoros the Martyr of Mesopotamia, 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.