Saint
Neóphytos of Vatopaidi Monastery on Mount Athos
Venerable Neóphytos of Vatopaidi Monastery on Mount Athos
New Calendar January 21 Old Calendar February 3
Why they are a saint
Saint Neóphytos was the Prosmonários1 of Vatopaidi Monastery on Mount Athos during the XIV century, and he was sent to the Monastery's metokhion2 at Euboia. The Orthodox Church commemorates Neóphytos of Vatopaidi Monastery on Mount Athos on January 21.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Neóphytos of Vatopaidi Monastery on Mount Athos as a patron when they bear the name Neóphytos 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 Neóphytos of Vatopaidi Monastery on 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.