Saint
Bessarion
Venerable Bessarion the Wonderworker of Egypt (4th-5th C)
New Calendar June 6 Old Calendar June 19
Why they are a saint
The Monk Bessarion, Wonderworker of Egypt, by descent an Egyptian, was baptised while still in his youth and he led a strict life, striving to preserve the grace given him during Baptism. The Orthodox Church commemorates Bessarion on June 6.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Bessarion as a patron when they bear the name Bessarion at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 6. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Bessarion, 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.