Saint
Maximus Kavsokalyvites of Mount Athos
Venerable Maximus the Cavsocalybite (hut-burner) of Mt Athos
New Calendar January 13 Old Calendar January 26
Why they are a saint
Saint Maximus Kavsokalyvites was educated at the church of the Most Holy Theotokos at Lampsakos. The Orthodox Church commemorates Maximus Kavsokalyvites of Mount Athos on January 13.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Maximus Kavsokalyvites of Mount Athos as a patron when they bear the name Maximus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 13. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Maximus Kavsokalyvites of Mount Athos, 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.