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Saint
Basil of Poiana Marului
Venerable Basil Polianomerulsk († 1767) (Roman.)
New Calendar April 25 Old Calendar May 8
Why they are a saint
Saint Basil, the Elder of Saint Paisius Velichkovsky (November 15), was born toward the end of the seventeenth century. The Orthodox Church commemorates Basil of Poiana Marului on April 25.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Basil of Poiana Marului as a patron when they bear the name Basil at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 25. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Basil of Poiana Marului, 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.