Saint · † c. 553-555
Elezboi
Blessed Elezboi, King of Ethiopia († c. 553-555)
New Calendar October 24 Old Calendar November 6
Why they are a saint
Blessed Elezboi, King of Ethiopia († c. 553-555) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on October 24. Venerated as a right-believing ruler, honored for a holy life lived in a position of power; 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 Elezboi as a patron when they bear the name Elezboi at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 24. As a ruler, he is also remembered by those who bear responsibility for others.
Prayer
O holy Elezboi, 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.