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Saint
Joseph of Timișoara
New Calendar September 28 Old Calendar October 11
Why they are a saint
Joseph of Timișoara is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on September 28. 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 Joseph of Timișoara as a patron when they bear the name Joseph at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 28. Serbian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Joseph of Timișoara, 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.