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Saint
Eleazar
Righteous Eleazar, son of Aaron
New Calendar September 2 Old Calendar September 15
Why they are a saint
Righteous Eleazar, son of Aaron is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on September 2. 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 Eleazar as a patron when they bear the name Eleazar at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 2.
Prayer
O holy Eleazar, 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.