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Hierarch
Chitus of Athens
Chitus of Athens, Bishop of Rome
New Calendar August 10 Old Calendar August 23
Why they are a saint
The Church remembers Chitus of Athens, Bishop of Rome. Commemorated as a hierarch of the Church; a short vita was not available for this workbook. Feast day: August 10. Tradition noted: Greek.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Chitus of Athens as a patron when they bear the name Chitus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 10. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Chitus 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.