Saint
Philaret the Merciful of Amnia in Asia Minor
Righteous Philaret the Merciful of Amnia in Asia Minor († 792)
New Calendar December 1 Old Calendar December 14
Why they are a saint
Righteous Philaret the Merciful, son of George and Anna, was raised in piety and the fear of God. The Orthodox Church commemorates Philaret the Merciful of Amnia in Asia Minor on December 1.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Philaret the Merciful of Amnia in Asia Minor as a patron when they bear the name Philaret at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 1.
Prayer
O holy Philaret the Merciful of Amnia in Asia Minor, 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.