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Martyr
Monastic Martyr Pachomius of Mount Athos
New Calendar May 7 Old Calendar May 20
Why they are a saint
The holy New Martyr Pachomius was from Little Russia, and was captured by Moslem Tatars who made him a slave. The Orthodox Church commemorates Monastic Martyr Pachomius of Mount Athos on May 7.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Monastic Martyr Pachomius of Mount Athos as a patron when they bear the name Monastic at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 7. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Monastic Martyr Pachomius of Mount Athos, 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.