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Saint
Mausimas the Syrian
Venerable Mausimas the Syrian (4th C)
New Calendar January 23 Old Calendar February 5
Why they are a saint
The Monk Mausimas the Syrian lived in Syria, near the city of Cyr or Cyrtha. For the salvation of soul he took upon himself voluntary poverty and devoted his life to the service of neighbour. The doors of his hut were always open to anyone who had need of him. Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Mausimas the Syrian as a patron when they bear the name Mausimas at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 23. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Mausimas the Syrian, 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.