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Saint
Benjamin
Venerable Benjamin of Nitria
New Calendar December 29 Old Calendar January 11
Why they are a saint
Benjamin of Nitria is the name of two Orthodox saint. First one was a reverend monk who lived ascetically on Mount Nitria and was granted the gift of healing: he healed the sick by laying his hands on them or giving them oil. Benjamin fell ill with dropsy.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Benjamin as a patron when they bear the name Benjamin 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 Benjamin, 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.