Saint · 450
Gerasimus of the Jordan
Venerable Gerasimus of the Jordan († 451)
New Calendar March 4 Old Calendar March 17
Why they are a saint
The Monk Gerasimos was a native of Lycia (Asia Minor). From his early years he was distinguished for his piety. Having then accepted monasticism, the monk withdrew into the depths of the Thebaid wilderness (in Egypt). Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Gerasimus of the Jordan as a patron when they bear the name Gerasimus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 4. Those who share his calling as a monastic also ask his prayers.
Prayer
O holy Gerasimus of the Jordan, 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.