Saint Ananias the Apostle

Saint Ananias: Ancient Greek: Ἀνανίας, same as Hebrew חנניה, Hananiah, "favoured of the LORD", was a disciple of Jesus at Damascus mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles in the Bible, which describes how he was sent by Jesus to restore the sight of "Saul, of Tarsus", known later as Paul the Apostle, and provide him with additional instruction in the way of the Lord.

Saint Ananias, was from Damascus, where by divine revelation he was commanded to baptize the Apostle Paul (Acts 9: 10-17).

He completed the course of martyrdom when he was stoned to death during the proconsulate of Lucian.

Apolytikion in the Third Tone
O Holy Apostle Ananias, intercede to our merciful God, that He may grant our souls forgiveness of sins.

Kontakion in the Second Tone
Our most fervent advocate in intercession who dost hearken most quickly to them that pray to thee, receive our supplication, O Ananias, and implore Christ, Who alone is glorified in the Saints, to have mercy on us.