Saint
Endellion
Saint Endellion, recluse of Cornwall
New Calendar April 29 Old Calendar May 12
Why they are a saint
Saint Endellion, recluse of Cornwall is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on April 29. 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 Endellion as a patron when they bear the name Endellion at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 29.
Prayer
O holy Endellion, 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.