Martyr · 249-251
Pansophios the Martyr of Alexandria
New Calendar January 15 Old Calendar January 28
Why they are a saint
The Monk Martyr Pansophius, was a son of the Alexandrian proconsul Nilus. After the death of his father, he distributed his inheritance to the poor and settled in the desert, where he lived in asceticism for twenty-seven years. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Pansophios the Martyr of Alexandria as a patron when they bear the name Pansophios at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 15. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Pansophios the Martyr of Alexandria, 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.