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Saint
Lavrentios of Megara
Lavrentios of Megara, the Righteous
New Calendar March 7 Old Calendar March 20
Why they are a saint
Lavrentios of Megara, the Righteous is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on March 7. 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 Lavrentios of Megara as a patron when they bear the name Lavrentios at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 7.
Prayer
O holy Lavrentios of Megara, 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.