Saint
Gerontios & Vasilides the Martyrs
New Calendar April 1 Old Calendar April 14
Why they are a saint
Saint Gerontius lived during the fourteenth century. He was a monk of the Kiev Caves Monastery and fulfilled the obedience of canonarch (leader of church singing). He spent all his life at the monastery, in ascetic deeds of abstinence, obedience, and prayer. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Gerontios & Vasilides the Martyrs as a patron when they bear the name Gerontios at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 1. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Gerontios & Vasilides the Martyrs, 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.