Saint
Memnon the Wonderworker
Venerable Memnon the Wonderworker
New Calendar April 29 Old Calendar May 12
Why they are a saint
The Monk Memnon the Wonderworker from the time of his youth asceticised in the Egyptian wilderness. The Orthodox Church commemorates Memnon the Wonderworker on April 29.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Memnon the Wonderworker as a patron when they bear the name Memnon at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 29. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Memnon the Wonderworker, 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.