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Saint
Gerasimos of Byzantium and Akakios the young ascetic
New Calendar July 12 Old Calendar July 25
Why they are a saint
Gerasimos of Byzantium and Akakios the young ascetic are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on July 12. They are for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Gerasimos of Byzantium and Akakios the young ascetic as a patron when they bear the name Gerasimos at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 12. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Gerasimos of Byzantium and Akakios the young ascetic, 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.