Saint
Gennadius of Vatopedi
Venerable Gennadius of Vatopedi, Mount Athos
New Calendar November 17 Old Calendar November 30
Why they are a saint
Saint Gennadius was the steward of the Vatopedi monastery on Mt Athos in the fourteenth century, and was in charge of supplies. The Orthodox Church commemorates Gennadius of Vatopedi on November 17.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Gennadius of Vatopedi as a patron when they bear the name Gennadius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 17. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Gennadius of Vatopedi, 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.