Saint · 450-457
Bassian of Constantinople
Venerable Bassian of Constantinople
New Calendar October 10 Old Calendar October 23
Why they are a saint
Saint Bassian of Constantinople was born in eastern Syria and became an ascetic in Constantinople, where the pious emperor Marcian (450-457) ruled. The Orthodox Church commemorates Bassian of Constantinople on October 10.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Bassian of Constantinople as a patron when they bear the name Bassian at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 10. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Bassian of Constantinople, 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.