Saint
Fathers slain at Sinai and Raitho
The Holy Fathers slain at Sinai and Raitho
New Calendar January 14 Old Calendar January 27
Why they are a saint
The Holy Fathers slain at Sinai and Raitho are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on January 14. They are for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Fathers slain at Sinai and Raitho as a patron when they bear the name Fathers at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 14.
Prayer
O holy Fathers slain at Sinai and Raitho, 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.