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Saint
Basilisk the Hesychast of Siberia
Venerable Basilisk the Hesychast of Siberia
New Calendar December 29 Old Calendar January 11
Why they are a saint
The Lord said: "Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become as children, you shall not enter the kingdom of heaven" (Matthew 18:3). The Orthodox Church commemorates Basilisk the Hesychast of Siberia on December 29.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Basilisk the Hesychast of Siberia as a patron when they bear the name Basilisk at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 29. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Basilisk the Hesychast of Siberia, 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.