Saint · 450 AD
Elian
Saint Elian, Missionary to Cornwall, England
New Calendar January 13 Old Calendar January 26
Why they are a saint
Saint Elian, Missionary to Cornwall, England (450 AD) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on January 13. 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 Elian as a patron when they bear the name Elian at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 13.
Prayer
O holy Elian, 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.