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Prophet
Elisseus
The Holy Prophet Elisseus
New Calendar June 14 Old Calendar June 27
Why they are a saint
The Holy Prophet Elisseus is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on June 14. Venerated as a prophet of God; 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 Elisseus as a patron when they bear the name Elisseus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 14. As a prophet, he is also honored by those who seek to hear and keep God's word.
Prayer
O holy Elisseus, 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.