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Saint
Nathan
Prophet Nathan
New Calendar December 29 Old Calendar January 11
Why they are a saint
Nathan (Hebrew: נָתָן Nāṯān 'given'; fl. c. 1000 BC) is a prophet in the Hebrew Bible. His actions are described in the Books of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles (especially 2 Samuel 7:2–17, 12:1–25). Venerated as a prophet of God.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Nathan as a patron when they bear the name Nathan at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 29. As a prophet, he is also honored by those who seek to hear and keep God's word.
Prayer
O holy Nathan, 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.