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Saint · 6-8
Gideon
The Righteous Gideon
New Calendar November 26 Old Calendar December 9
Why they are a saint
The Righteous Gideon, whose name means “destroyer,” appears in chapters 6-8 of Judges. He was the son of Joash the Abiezrite. One day, as he was beating out wheat in the wine press, the Angel of the Lord appeared to him and commanded him to deliver Israel from the hand of Midian. Venerated as righteous, one who pleased God by a holy life in the world.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Gideon as a patron when they bear the name Gideon at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 26.
Prayer
O holy Gideon, 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.