Saint
Bassian of Pertomsk
Venerable Bassian and Jonah of Petroma, Solovki († 1561)
New Calendar June 12 Old Calendar June 25
Why they are a saint
No information on the life of this saint is available at this time. Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Bassian of Pertomsk as a patron when they bear the name Bassian at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 12. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Bassian of Pertomsk, 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.