Saint · 829 – 842
Cassiani the Hymnographer
Venerable Cassiani the Hymnographer
New Calendar September 7 Old Calendar September 20
Why they are a saint
Saint Cassiani (Cassianḗ) is a well-known Byzantine poet (ποιήτρια), who lived during the reign of Emperor Theophilos (829 – 842). The Orthodox Church commemorates Cassiani the Hymnographer on September 7.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Cassiani the Hymnographer as a patron when they bear the name Cassiani at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 7. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Cassiani the Hymnographer, 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.