Saint
Patapius of Thebes
Patapius the Righteous of Thebes
New Calendar December 8 Old Calendar December 21
Why they are a saint
Saint Patapios was born at Thebes into a pious Christian family. Reaching the age of maturity, he scorned the vanity of this world, and so he went into the Egyptian desert where he became known for his ascetic deeds. Though he wished to live in silence, people began coming to him for advice. Venerated as righteous, one who pleased God by a holy life in the world.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Patapius of Thebes as a patron when they bear the name Patapius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 8.
Prayer
O holy Patapius of Thebes, 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.