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Saint
Caesarius
Saint Caesarius, brother of Saint Gregory the Theologian
New Calendar March 9 Old Calendar March 22
Why they are a saint
He was the brother of St Gregory the Theologian and, like his brother, was a theological writer. In his works he gave an answer to the question: How long did Adam and Eve spend in Paradise before the Fall? Various writers had given estimates ranging from six hours to three days.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Caesarius as a patron when they bear the name Caesarius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 9.
Prayer
O holy Caesarius, 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.