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Saint
Julian the Hermit of Mesopotamia
Venerable Julian the Hermit, of Mesopotamia (4th C)
New Calendar October 18 Old Calendar October 31
Why they are a saint
Saint Julian the Hermit of Mesopotamia lived an ascetic life of fasting and prayer near the River Euphrates. The Orthodox Church commemorates Julian the Hermit of Mesopotamia on October 18.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Julian the Hermit of Mesopotamia as a patron when they bear the name Julian 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 Julian the Hermit of Mesopotamia, 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.