Great martyr · 3rd–4th century
Panteleimon
Greatmartyr and Healer Panteleimon
New Calendar July 27 Old Calendar August 9
Why they are a saint
Panteleimon was known as physician of Nicomedia who healed without pay and was martyred under Maximian. He is one of the Holy Unmercenaries. The years given for this life are 3rd–4th century. The Church ranks him among the great martyrs, whose public witness was especially costly.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Patron of physicians, hospitals, the sick, because he healed the sick, as told in his life.
Prayer
O holy Panteleimon, 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.