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Saint
Hesychius of Mount Horeb
Blessed Hesychius Chorebite, of Mt. Athos
New Calendar October 3 Old Calendar October 16
Why they are a saint
Blessed Hesychius Chorebite, of Mt. Athos is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on October 3. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; 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 Hesychius of Mount Horeb as a patron when they bear the name Hesychius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 3.
Prayer
O holy Hesychius of Mount Horeb, 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.