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Saint · 1813
Paisius
Saint Paisius
New Calendar December 17 Old Calendar December 30
Why they are a saint
The holy New Martyr Paisius was igumen of the Annunciation monastery in Trnava near Cacak, Serbia. After the collapse of Karageorge’s revolt in 1813, the Turks began a reign of terror against the Serbs. Disease also swept the area because of the many bodies left unburied.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Paisius as a patron when they bear the name Paisius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 17. Serbian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Paisius, 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.