Saint
Joseph the Wonderworker
Venerable Joseph the Wonderworker, Igumen of Volokolamsk
New Calendar October 18 Old Calendar October 31
Why they are a saint
Saint Joseph of Volokolamsk, in the world John Sanin, was born on November 14, 1440 (1439 according to another source) in the village of Yazvisch-Pokrov, not far from the city of Volokolamsk. The Orthodox Church commemorates Joseph the Wonderworker on October 18.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Joseph the Wonderworker as a patron when they bear the name Joseph at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 18. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Joseph the Wonderworker, 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.