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Saint
Philotheus
Venerable Philotheus, founder of Philotheou Monastery, Mount Athos
New Calendar January 24 Old Calendar February 6
Why they are a saint
Saint Philotheus, the founder of the Philotheou Monastery on Mount Athos, lived toward the end of the tenth century. The Orthodox Church commemorates Philotheus on January 24.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Philotheus as a patron when they bear the name Philotheus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 24. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Philotheus, 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.