Who do you pray to for Courage?

I was wondering which Saint you pray to for courage? Since I seem to have a real lack of courage. Thanks, in Christ, Andrew

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Almost anyone will do! It takes courage to become a saint. My personal favorite is St. Maria of Paris, who died in Auschwitz. There is nothing to keep from asking God directly, too.

Maybe read about the lives of the Unmercenary Saints. I believe there are Akathists to a few of them...

My friend, it is true that the lives of all the Saints, especially the martyrs, are marked by courage. Yet I pray to our Lord Jesus, who suffered crucifixion and death for the sake of us all. Perhaps this is not truly the answer you wished, and for this I apologize, for I am not trying, in my answer, to be \\"holier than thou.\\" I am simply at a loss to narrow your answer down to one saint, and I am also somewhat new to Orthodoxy.

The Theotokos, in one of the Compline prayers, is called the \\"refuge of all Christains\\". She has more than enough courage for everyone.

I agree with Minda, in the Coptic Orthodox church we call Mary: \'the strong one during the wars\'. But I think it can also depend upon the situation... One time I had to sing in front of a big audience (abt 400) and I was soooo afraid and nervous. I asked for the intercessions of David, the psalmist, asked him to stand by my side while I was singing, and thank God I managed and it sounded better than my cat lol God bless

Greetings! In addition to up-close personal prayer, I would suggest incorporating reading the Agbeya or the Coptic Book of Hours during prayers. Some may find it a bit long but from my personal experience, once you make a routine of it, it really helps you focus on the Lord. For those interested: http://www.coptic.net/prayers/Agpeya.html

Lord Jesus Christ, Have Mercy on Me.

Our Lord Jesus Christ of course; because it is in him that we conquer, but also Saint George who was a warrior, as well as Saint Dimitrios of Thessaloniki, who was also a warrior. Now that I think it better, every saint is corageuous. Lord Have Mercy on Us. Amin.

Psalm 90