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Saint · 641-668
Christopher of Gazara
Venerable Christopher († c. 668)
New Calendar August 18 Old Calendar August 31
Why they are a saint
Saint Christopher was born in Gazara, near Trebizond. He was the head of a monastery on Mount Mela in the second half of the seventh century (641-668). Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Christopher of Gazara as a patron when they bear the name Christopher at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 18. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Christopher of Gazara, pray to God for us.
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