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Saint
Sophronius of Saint Anne Skete
Venerable Sophronius of Saint Anne Skete, Mount Athos
New Calendar August 18 Old Calendar August 31
Why they are a saint
Saint Sophronius lived in the eighteenth century. He left home on his wedding night and became a monk on Mount Athos. After living there for fifty years, he died in peace. Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Sophronius of Saint Anne Skete as a patron when they bear the name Sophronius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 18. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Sophronius of Saint Anne Skete, pray to God for us.
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