Saint
Alypius the Stylite of Adrianopolis
Venerable Alypius the Stylite of Adrianopolis
New Calendar November 26 Old Calendar December 9
Why they are a saint
Saint Alypius the Stylite was born in the city of Adrianopolis in Paphlagonia. The Orthodox Church commemorates Alypius the Stylite of Adrianopolis on November 26.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Alypius the Stylite of Adrianopolis as a patron when they bear the name Alypius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 26. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Alypius the Stylite of Adrianopolis, 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.