Saint
Maximus the Greek
Venerable Maximus the Greek
New Calendar January 21 Old Calendar February 3
Why they are a saint
Saint Maximus the Greek was the son of a rich Greek dignitary in the city of Arta (Epiros), and he received a splendid education. The Orthodox Church commemorates Maximus the Greek on January 21.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Maximus the Greek as a patron when they bear the name Maximus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 21. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Maximus the Greek, 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.