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Saint
Phineas the grandson of Aaron
Righteous Phineas the grandson of Aaron (C 1500 BC)
New Calendar March 12 Old Calendar March 25
Why they are a saint
The Righteous Phineas, grandson of the High Priest Aaron (also commemorated today) and son of the High Priest Eleazar, was also a priest and zealous in his service. The Orthodox Church commemorates Phineas the grandson of Aaron on March 12.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Phineas the grandson of Aaron as a patron when they bear the name Phineas at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 12.
Prayer
O holy Phineas the grandson of Aaron, 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.