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Hierarch
Gerasimus of Perm
Saint Gerasimus, Bishop of Perm
New Calendar January 29 Old Calendar February 11
Why they are a saint
Gerasimus of Perm is remembered as Bishop of Perm. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. Orthodox Christians remember him as a hierarch who kept the apostolic faith in his see. The New Calendar feast is January 29.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Gerasimus of Perm as a patron when they bear the name Gerasimus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 29. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Gerasimus of Perm, 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.