Saint · 829-842
Lazarus the Iconographer
Venerable Lazarus the Iconographer, of Constantinople († c. 857)
New Calendar November 17 Old Calendar November 30
Why they are a saint
Saint Lazarus the Iconographer lived in Constantinople. He was a priest, led a strict ascetic life and painted holy icons. He fought against all heresy, enduring many afflictions from the Nestorians, Eutychians, and iconoclasts. Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Lazarus the Iconographer as a patron when they bear the name Lazarus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 17. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Lazarus the Iconographer, 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.