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Saint
Sophrony the Athonite of Essex
New Calendar July 11 Old Calendar July 24
Why they are a saint
Sophrony the Athonite of Essex is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on July 11. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Sophrony the Athonite of Essex as a patron when they bear the name Sophrony at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 11.
Prayer
O holy Sophrony the Athonite of Essex, 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.