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Hieromonk Anthimus the Athonite
Hieromonk Anthimus the Athonite, “Fool for Christ”
New Calendar December 9 Old Calendar December 22
Why they are a saint
Hieromonk Anthimus the Athonite, “Fool for Christ” is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on December 9. Venerated as a fool-for-Christ, one who took on outward foolishness for the sake of 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 Hieromonk Anthimus the Athonite as a patron when they bear the name Hieromonk at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 9. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Hieromonk Anthimus the Athonite, 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.