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Saint · ca. 379
Kanides the Monk of Cappadocia
Saint Kanides the Monk of Cappadocia
New Calendar June 10 Old Calendar June 23
Why they are a saint
Saint Kanides was born during the reign of Emperor Theodosios the Great (ca. 379). He was the son of godly parents, Theodotos and Theophano, who lived in Cappadocia. Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Kanides the Monk of Cappadocia as a patron when they bear the name Kanides at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 10. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Kanides the Monk of Cappadocia, 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.