Saint
Christopher of Palestine
Venerable Christopher the Roman of Palestine (6th C)
New Calendar August 30 Old Calendar September 12
Why they are a saint
Saint Christopher, a Roman, lived during the sixth century. He was tonsured into monasticism at the monastery of Saint Theodosius (January 11) in Palestine, near Jerusalem. Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Christopher of Palestine as a patron when they bear the name Christopher at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 30. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Christopher of Palestine, 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.