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Saint
Gerasimos the God-Bearer of Byzantium
New Calendar April 7 Old Calendar April 20
Why they are a saint
Gerasimos the God-Bearer of Byzantium is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on April 7. 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 Gerasimos the God-Bearer of Byzantium as a patron when they bear the name Gerasimos at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 7.
Prayer
O holy Gerasimos the God-Bearer of Byzantium, 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.