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Saint · 284-305
Zacchaeus the Deacon
Martyrs Zacchaeus the Deacon, and Alphaeus, of Caesarea in Palestine
New Calendar November 18 Old Calendar December 1
Why they are a saint
The Holy Martyrs Zacchaeus, Deacon of Gadara, and Alphaeus, Reader of Caesarea, suffered under the emperor Diocletian (284-305). The Orthodox Church commemorates Zacchaeus the Deacon on November 18.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Zacchaeus the Deacon as a patron when they bear the name Zacchaeus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 18. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Zacchaeus the Deacon, pray to God for us.
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