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Saint · † 303
Zaccheaus
Martyrs Zaccheaus the Deacon and Alphæus the Reader, of Cæsarea († 303)
New Calendar November 18 Old Calendar December 1
Why they are a saint
Martyrs Zaccheaus the Deacon and Alphæus the Reader, of Cæsarea († 303) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on November 18. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Zaccheaus as a patron when they bear the name Zaccheaus 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 Zaccheaus, 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.