Saint
Paisius of Uglich
Venerable Paisius the Abbot of Uglich († 1504)
New Calendar January 8 Old Calendar January 21
Why they are a saint
Saint Paisius of Uglich was igumen of the Protection monastery, near Uglich. He was born in the Tver district near the city of Kashin, and he was a nephew of Saint Macarius of Kalyazin (March 17). Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Paisius of Uglich as a patron when they bear the name Paisius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 8. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Paisius of Uglich, 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.