Martyr
Barlaam of Caesarea
Venerable Barlaam, Abbot of the Kiev Near Caves
New Calendar November 19 Old Calendar December 2
Why they are a saint
Saint Barlaam was an old man, living in Antioch during the persecution of Diocletian and Maximian. The Orthodox Church commemorates Barlaam of Caesarea on November 19.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Barlaam of Caesarea as a patron when they bear the name Barlaam at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 19. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Barlaam of Caesarea, 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.