Saint
Chariton the Confessor
Venerable Chariton the Confessor, Abbot of Palestine († c. 350)
New Calendar September 28 Old Calendar October 11
Why they are a saint
He was born in Iconium during the reign of Aurelian, and knew St Thecla. He was arrested, tortured and condemned to death for his Christian faith. But before his execution was carried out, the cruel Emperor Aurelian died, and Chariton was freed. Venerated as a confessor who suffered for openly professing faith in Christ.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Chariton the Confessor as a patron when they bear the name Chariton at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 28. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Chariton the Confessor, 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.