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Martyr
Monastic Martyr Hilarion of Saint Anne Skete
Monastic Martyr Hilarion of Saint Anne Skete, Mount Athos
New Calendar September 20 Old Calendar October 3
Why they are a saint
Saint Hilarion was from Heraklion in Crete and his secular name was John. The Orthodox Church commemorates Monastic Martyr Hilarion of Saint Anne Skete on September 20.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Monastic Martyr Hilarion of Saint Anne Skete as a patron when they bear the name Monastic at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 20. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Monastic Martyr Hilarion 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.