Saint
Ven. Anthony the Roman of Novgorod
New Calendar August 16 Old Calendar August 29
Why they are a saint
Ven. Anthony the Roman of Novgorod is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on August 16. 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 Ven. Anthony the Roman of Novgorod as a patron when they bear the name Ven. at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 16. Russian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Ven. Anthony the Roman of Novgorod, 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.