Saint
Onuphrius the Silent and Venerable Onesimos the Recluse
Venerable Onuphrius the Silent and Venerable Onesimos the Recluse, of the Kiev Caves
New Calendar July 21 Old Calendar August 3
Why they are a saint
In the calendar of the Moscow Patriarchate both Venerable Onuphrios the Silent of the Kiev Caves (XII century), and Onesimos the Recluse of the Kiev Caves, Near Caves (XII-XIII century) are commemorated on July 21. The Orthodox Church commemorates Onuphrius the Silent and Venerable Onesimos the Recluse on July 21.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Onuphrius the Silent and Venerable Onesimos the Recluse as a patron when they bear the name Onuphrius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 21. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Onuphrius the Silent and Venerable Onesimos the Recluse, 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.