Hierarch
Bassianus of Lodi in Liguria
Saint Bassianus, Bishop of Lodi in Liguria
New Calendar June 10 Old Calendar June 23
Why they are a saint
As Bishop of Lodi in Liguria, Bassianus of Lodi in Liguria is numbered with the saints of the Church. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. His name is kept on the calendar with the other holy hierarchs.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Bassianus of Lodi in Liguria as a patron when they bear the name Bassianus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 10. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Bassianus of Lodi in Liguria, 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.