Saint
Barsimæus
Saint Barsimæus, Bishop of Edessa
New Calendar January 29 Old Calendar February 11
Why they are a saint
Saint Barsimæus, Bishop of Edessa is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on January 29. Venerated as a hierarch, a bishop who shepherded the Church in holiness; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Barsimæus as a patron when they bear the name Barsimæus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 29. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Barsimæus, 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.