Saint · † c. 1550
Monk Athanasius
Monk Athanasius of Syandem and Vologda († c. 1550)
New Calendar January 18 Old Calendar January 31
Why they are a saint
The Monk Athanasius (Afanasii) of Syadem and Vologda was a disciple of the Monk Alexander of Svir († 1533, Comm. The Orthodox Church commemorates Monk Athanasius on January 18.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Monk Athanasius as a patron when they bear the name Monk at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 18. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Monk Athanasius, 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.