Saint
Joseph the Hesychast
New Calendar August 16 Old Calendar August 29
Why they are a saint
Saint Joseph the Hesychast (Greek: Άγιος Ιωσήφ ο Ησυχαστής; born Fragkiskos Kottis, Greek: Φραγκίσκος Κόττης; 12 February 1897 – 15 August 1959) was a Greek Orthodox monk and elder who led a small group of monks at Mount Athos. He was canonized as a saint by the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople in 2020. His feast day is celebrated on 16 August.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Joseph the Hesychast as a patron when they bear the name Joseph at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 16.
Prayer
O holy Joseph the Hesychast, pray to God for us.
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