Saint
Conon the Isaurian
New Calendar March 5 Old Calendar March 18
Why they are a saint
Conon the Isaurian is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on March 5. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Conon the Isaurian as a patron when they bear the name Conon at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 5.
Prayer
O holy Conon the Isaurian, 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.