Saint · 418-450
Auxentius of Bithynia
Venerable Auxentius of Bithynia († 470)
New Calendar February 14 Old Calendar February 27
Why they are a saint
The Monk Auxentios, by origin a Syrian, served at the court of the emperor Theodosius the Younger (418-450). The Orthodox Church commemorates Auxentius of Bithynia on February 14.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Auxentius of Bithynia as a patron when they bear the name Auxentius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 14. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Auxentius of Bithynia, 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.