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Monastic Martyr Anastasius the Persian
Monastic Martyr Anastasius the Deacon of the Kiev Near Caves
New Calendar January 22 Old Calendar February 4
Why they are a saint
He was a Persian, the son of a Magus, a soldier in the Persian army under Chosroes II, who at that time was making inroads into the Christian Empire. The Orthodox Church commemorates Monastic Martyr Anastasius the Persian on January 22.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Monastic Martyr Anastasius the Persian as a patron when they bear the name Monastic at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 22. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Monastic Martyr Anastasius the Persian, 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.