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Saint · 286 – 305
Potamiani of Alexandria
Saint Potamiani of Alexandria
New Calendar June 7 Old Calendar June 20
Why they are a saint
Saint Potamiani (Potamiaίnē) lived at the end of the III century in Alexandria during the reign of Emperor Maximian (286 – 305). The Orthodox Church commemorates Potamiani of Alexandria on June 7.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Potamiani of Alexandria as a patron when they bear the name Potamiani at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 7.
Prayer
O holy Potamiani of Alexandria, pray to God for us.
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