Saint
Barlaam of Khutin
Venerable Barlaam of Khutin
New Calendar June 24 Old Calendar July 7
Why they are a saint
In Slavonic practice, Saint Barlaam is commemorated during the Proskomedia along with the venerable and God-bearing Fathers who shone forth in asceticism (sixth particle). The Orthodox Church commemorates Barlaam of Khutin on June 24.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Barlaam of Khutin as a patron when they bear the name Barlaam at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 24. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Barlaam of Khutin, 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.