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Saint
Philotheos the Righteous of Mount Athos
New Calendar December 5 Old Calendar December 18
Why they are a saint
Saint Philotheus of Karyes lived an ascetic life on Athos in the cell of Iagari near Karyes. The Orthodox Church commemorates Philotheos the Righteous of Mount Athos on December 5.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Philotheos the Righteous of Mount Athos as a patron when they bear the name Philotheos at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 5. Greek Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Philotheos the Righteous of Mount Athos, 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.