Saint
Gerasimus the New Ascetic of Cephalonia
Venerable Gerasimus the New Ascetic of Cephalonia
New Calendar October 20 Old Calendar November 2
Why they are a saint
Venerable Gerasimus the New Ascetic of Cephalonia is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on October 20. Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism; 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 Gerasimus the New Ascetic of Cephalonia as a patron when they bear the name Gerasimus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 20. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Gerasimus the New Ascetic of Cephalonia, 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.