Saint · 4th C
Akepsimos
Venerable Acepsimas, Hermit of Cyrrhus in Syria (4th C)
New Calendar November 3 Old Calendar November 16
Why they are a saint
He practiced asceticism as a hermit near Cyrrhus, Syria during the reign of Theodosius the Great. Ven. Acepsimas spent 60 years in a rather narrow cave, committed to fasting and continual prayer, and not seeing anybody, and died in peace. Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Akepsimos as a patron when they bear the name Akepsimos at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 3. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Akepsimos, 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.