Saint · 813 – 820
Confessor John Psykhaitis
Venerable Confessor John Psykhaitis
New Calendar May 26 Old Calendar June 8
Why they are a saint
The Venerable Confessor John Psykhaitis (Psykhaϊtēs) lived at the end of the VIII or the beginning of the IX century. The Orthodox Church commemorates Confessor John Psykhaitis on May 26.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Confessor John Psykhaitis as a patron when they bear the name Confessor at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 26. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Confessor John Psykhaitis, 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.