Fool-for-Christ
Fool Basil of Kamen
Holy Fool Basil of Kamen
New Calendar August 2 Old Calendar August 15
Why they are a saint
Venerable Basil of Kamen, a holy fool for the sake of Christ (2nd half of the XVII – 1st half of the XVIII century?), was a monk in the Savior–Kamen Monastery, located on an island in Lake Kuben (near Vologda). The Orthodox Church commemorates Fool Basil of Kamen on August 2.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Fool Basil of Kamen as a patron when they bear the name Fool at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 2. Russian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Fool Basil of Kamen, 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.