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Saint
Leontios the Righteous of Monemvasia
New Calendar December 11 Old Calendar December 24
Why they are a saint
Leontios the Righteous of Monemvasia is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on December 11. 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 Leontios the Righteous of Monemvasia as a patron when they bear the name Leontios at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 11.
Prayer
O holy Leontios the Righteous of Monemvasia, 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.