Saint · 1176
Our Holy Father Athanasius "the Resurrected
Our Holy Father Athanasius "the Resurrected," Recluse of the Kiev Caves (1176)
New Calendar December 15 Old Calendar December 28
Why they are a saint
After many years of ascetic struggle, Athanasius died and was prepared for burial. The Orthodox Church commemorates Our Holy Father Athanasius "the Resurrected on December 15.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Our Holy Father Athanasius "the Resurrected as a patron when they bear the name Our at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 15. Russian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Our Holy Father Athanasius "the Resurrected, 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.