Saint · 1722
Paisius of Hilandar
Venerable Paisius of Hilandar, Bulgaria
New Calendar June 19 Old Calendar July 2
Why they are a saint
Saint Paisius of Hilandar was born in the year 1722 in Bansko into a pious family. One of his brothers, Laurence, was igumen of Hilandar Monastery, and another was noted as a generous benefactor of Orthodox temples and monasteries. Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Paisius of Hilandar as a patron when they bear the name Paisius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 19. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Paisius of Hilandar, 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.