Saint
Gerasimus the New Ascetic of Cephalonia
Venerable Gerasimus the New Ascetic of Cephalonia
New Calendar August 16 Old Calendar August 29
Why they are a saint
Saint Gerasimus the New Ascetic of Cephalonia was born in the village of Trikkala in the Peloponessos. The Orthodox Church commemorates Gerasimus the New Ascetic of Cephalonia on August 16.
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 August 16. 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.