Hierarch
Auxibius Bishop of Soli, Cyprus
Saint Auxibius Bishop of Soli, Cyprus
New Calendar February 17 Old Calendar March 2
Why they are a saint
The Church keeps the feast of Auxibius Bishop of Soli, Cyprus. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. Orthodox Christians remember him as a hierarch who kept the apostolic faith in his see.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Auxibius Bishop of Soli as a patron when they bear the name Auxibius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 17. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Auxibius Bishop of Soli, Cyprus, 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.