Saint · 1st C
Pancratios
Hieromartyr Pancratios, Bishop of Taoromina in Sicily (1st C)
New Calendar July 9 Old Calendar July 22
Why they are a saint
The Hieromartyr Pankratios, Bishop of Tauromeneia, was born at a time, when our Lord Jesus Christ yet lived upon the earth.The parents of Pankratios were natives of Antioch. The Orthodox Church commemorates Pancratios on July 9.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Pancratios as a patron when they bear the name Pancratios at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 9. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Pancratios, 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.