Saint · 1722–1773
Paisius of Hilendar
New Calendar June 19 Old Calendar July 2
Why they are a saint
Saint Paisius of Hilendar or Paìsiy Hilendàrski (Bulgarian: Свети Паисий Хилендарски; 1722–1773) was a Bulgarian Orthodox clergyman and a key figure of the Bulgarian National Revival. The Orthodox Church commemorates Paisius of Hilendar on June 19.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Paisius of Hilendar as a patron when they bear the name Paisius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 19. Bulgarian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Paisius of Hilendar, 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.