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Saint
Palladios the Hermit of Antioch
New Calendar January 28 Old Calendar February 10
Why they are a saint
Saint Palladius the Desert Dweller led an ascetical life in a certain mountain cave near Syrian Antioch. The Orthodox Church commemorates Palladios the Hermit of Antioch on January 28.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Palladios the Hermit of Antioch as a patron when they bear the name Palladios at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 28. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Palladios the Hermit of Antioch, 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.