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Fool-for-Christ
Paisius
Venerable Paisius of Kiev, the Fool-for-Christ
New Calendar April 17 Old Calendar April 30
Why they are a saint
Venerable Paisius of Kiev, the Fool-for-Christ is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on April 17. Venerated as a fool-for-Christ, one who took on outward foolishness for the sake of Christ; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
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 April 17. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
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.