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Translation of the Image of Our Lord and God and Savior
Translation of the Image of Our Lord and God and Savior, Jesus Christ
New Calendar August 16 Old Calendar August 29
Why they are a saint
When the fame of our Lord Jesus Christ came to Abgar, the ruler of Edessa, who was suffering from leprosy, Abgar sent a messenger named Ananias, through him ask. The Orthodox Church commemorates Translation of the Image of Our Lord and God and Savior on August 16.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Translation of the Image of Our Lord and God and Savior as a patron when they bear the name Translation at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 16.
Prayer
O holy Translation of the Image of Our Lord and God and Savior, pray to God for us.
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