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Saint
Onesimus of Magnesia
Venerable Onesimus of Magnesia
New Calendar July 14 Old Calendar July 27
Why they are a saint
Saint Onesimus the Wonderworker was born in Caesarea in Palestine at the beginning of the fourth century, and entered a monastery in Ephesus. The Orthodox Church commemorates Onesimus of Magnesia on July 14.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Onesimus of Magnesia as a patron when they bear the name Onesimus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 14. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Onesimus of Magnesia, 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.