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Saint
Baradates
Venerable Baradates, Hermit of Syria
New Calendar February 22 Old Calendar March 6
Why they are a saint
Saint Baradates the Syrian began to live as a desert-dweller in a hut near Antioch. He then built a stone cell upon a hill, so cramped and low that the ascetic could stand in it only in a stooped position. Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Baradates as a patron when they bear the name Baradates 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 Baradates, pray to God for us.
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