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Saint · Judg 3:15
Ehud
Righteous Ehud, a Judge of Israel (Judg 3:15)
New Calendar July 31 Old Calendar August 13
Why they are a saint
Righteous Ehud, a Judge of Israel (Judg 3:15) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on July 31. Venerated as righteous, one who pleased God by a holy life in the world; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Ehud as a patron when they bear the name Ehud at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 31.
Prayer
O holy Ehud, 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.