Saint
Cosmas the Eunuch and Hermit of Palestine
Venerable Cosmas, the Eunuch and Hermit of Palestine (6th C)
New Calendar August 3 Old Calendar August 16
Why they are a saint
Saint Cosmas the Hermit lived during the sixth century in the Pharan wilderness of Palestine. The Orthodox Church commemorates Cosmas the Eunuch and Hermit of Palestine on August 3.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Cosmas the Eunuch and Hermit of Palestine as a patron when they bear the name Cosmas at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 3. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Cosmas the Eunuch and Hermit 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.