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Saint
Our Holy Fathers Ananius and Solochon
Our Holy Fathers Ananius and Solochon, Archbishops of Ephesus
New Calendar December 1 Old Calendar December 14
Why they are a saint
Our Holy Fathers Ananius and Solochon, Archbishops of Ephesus are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on December 1. Venerated as hierarchs who shepherded the Church in holiness; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Our Holy Fathers Ananius and Solochon as a patron when they bear the name Our at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 1. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Our Holy Fathers Ananius and Solochon, 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.