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Martyr
Monastic Martyr Cosmas of Saint Anne Skete
Monastic Martyr Cosmas of Saint Anne Skete, Mount Athos
New Calendar December 3 Old Calendar December 16
Why they are a saint
Saint Cosmas was a monk of Saint Anne’s Skete on Mount Athos. He was executed in Constantinople on December 3, 1760 when he refused to convert to Islam. The specific details of his martyrdom are not known. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Monastic Martyr Cosmas of Saint Anne Skete as a patron when they bear the name Monastic at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 3. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Monastic Martyr Cosmas of Saint Anne Skete, 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.