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Saints Athanasios and Theodosios of Cherepovets
Saints Athanasios and Theodosios of Cherepovets, disciples of Saint Sergius of Radonezh
New Calendar November 26 Old Calendar December 9
Why they are a saint
Saints Athanasios (nicknamed "the Iron Staff") and Theodosios, were disciples of Saint Sergius of Radonezh, and they settled in the Novgorod region, on the border of Cherepovets, at the confluence of the Yagorba River and the Sheksna. The Orthodox Church commemorates Saints Athanasios and Theodosios of Cherepovets on November 26.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Saints Athanasios and Theodosios of Cherepovets as a patron when they bear the name Saints at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 26. Russian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Saints Athanasios and Theodosios of Cherepovets, pray to God for us.
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