Saint · 1148
Onesiphorus the Confessor of the Kiev Near Caves
Venerable Onesiphorus the Confessor of the Kiev Near Caves
New Calendar November 9 Old Calendar November 22
Why they are a saint
Saint Onesiphorus the Confessor of the Kiev Caves, Near Caves pursued the ascetic life in the Kiev Caves monastery. The Orthodox Church commemorates Onesiphorus the Confessor of the Kiev Near Caves on November 9.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Onesiphorus the Confessor of the Kiev Near Caves as a patron when they bear the name Onesiphorus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 9. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Onesiphorus the Confessor of the Kiev Near Caves, 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.