Saint
Paisios Velichkovsky
Venerable Paisios Velichkovsky
New Calendar November 15 Old Calendar November 28
Why they are a saint
Saint Paisios (Paϊsios) Velichkovsky was born in Poltava in Little Russia on December 21, 1722, and was the eleventh of twelve children. The Orthodox Church commemorates Paisios Velichkovsky on November 15.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Paisios Velichkovsky as a patron when they bear the name Paisios at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 15. Those who share his calling as a monastic, translator also ask his prayers.
Prayer
O holy Paisios Velichkovsky, 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.