Martyr
Monastic Martyr Anastasia of Rome
Monastic Martyr Timothy of Esphigmenou, Mount Athos
New Calendar October 29 Old Calendar November 11
Why they are a saint
The Monastic Martyr Anastasia the Roman lost her parents when she was three years old, and was taken to be raised by the Igoumeness of a women’s monastery, whose name was Sophia, a nun who had attained a high degree of spiritual perfection. The Orthodox Church commemorates Monastic Martyr Anastasia of Rome on October 29.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Monastic Martyr Anastasia of Rome as a patron when they bear the name Monastic at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 29. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Monastic Martyr Anastasia of Rome, 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.