Saint
Tarasius of Liconium
Righteous Tarasius of Liconium
New Calendar March 9 Old Calendar March 22
Why they are a saint
Righteous Tarasius of Liconium is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on March 9. Venerated as righteous, one who pleased God by a holy life in the world; 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 Tarasius of Liconium as a patron when they bear the name Tarasius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 9.
Prayer
O holy Tarasius of Liconium, 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.