Saint
Thomas the Righteous of Malea
New Calendar July 7 Old Calendar July 20
Why they are a saint
Saint Thomas, though wealthy in material goods, though illustrious for the military trophies he had won in wars against the barbarians, forsook all that he had. The Orthodox Church commemorates Thomas the Righteous of Malea on July 7.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Thomas the Righteous of Malea as a patron when they bear the name Thomas at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 7. Those who share his calling as a monastic also ask his prayers.
Prayer
O holy Thomas the Righteous of Malea, 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.