Elias Ardounis the New Righteous-Martyr of Mount Athos

Venerable Martyr Elias Ardunis of Calamata in the Peloponnesus († 1686)

New Calendar January 31 Old Calendar February 13

Why they are a saint

Venerable Martyr Elias Ardunis of Calamata in the Peloponnesus († 1686) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on January 31. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ; 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 Elias Ardounis the New Righteous-Martyr of Mount Athos as a patron when they bear the name Elias at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 31. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.

Prayer

O holy Elias Ardounis the New Righteous-Martyr of Mount Athos, 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.

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