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Martyr
Gerasimos the Holy Martyr of Karenesi
New Calendar July 3 Old Calendar July 16
Why they are a saint
Gerasimos the Holy Martyr of Karenesi is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on July 3. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ; 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 Holy Martyr of Karenesi as a patron when they bear the name Gerasimos at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 3. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Gerasimos the Holy Martyr of Karenesi, 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.