Venerable · 1924–1994
Paisios of the Holy Mountain
Venerable Paisios of the Holy Mountain
New Calendar July 12 Old Calendar July 25
Why they are a saint
Paisios of the Holy Mountain was known as Athonite monk of our times, famed for spiritual counsel, love, and wonders. Glorified by the Ecumenical Patriarchate in 2015; widely loved by converts. Orthodox Christians remember him among the venerable monastic saints.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Traditionally asked to pray for spiritual warfare and consolation (popular). The reason for this custom is not recorded here.
Prayer
O holy Paisios of the Holy Mountain, 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 Paisius Velichkovsky; Paisius of Hilandar; Paisius of Uglich.