Venerable · 4th century
Onuphrius the Great
Venerable Onuphrius the Great
New Calendar June 12 Old Calendar June 25
Why they are a saint
Onuphrius the Great was an egyptian hermit who lived in extreme solitude; in popular devotion asked by captives and those in legal trouble. The years given for this life are 4th century. The New Calendar feast is June 12. This memory is kept in the whole Orthodox Church.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Traditionally asked to pray for captives, those in legal trouble. The reason for this custom is not recorded here.
Prayer
O holy Onuphrius the Great, 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.
Do not confuse with other Onuphriuses.