Saint
Paphnuty
Venerable Paphnuty the Confessor, Bishop of Taissi
New Calendar September 11 Old Calendar September 24
Why they are a saint
Venerable Paphnuty the Confessor, Bishop of Taissi is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on September 11. Venerated as a confessor who suffered for openly professing faith in 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 Paphnuty as a patron when they bear the name Paphnuty at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 11. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Paphnuty, 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.