Saint · 4th C
Patermuphios
Venerable Patermuphios and Coprius, Ascetics in Egypt (4th C)
New Calendar July 9 Old Calendar July 22
Why they are a saint
Venerable Patermuphios and Coprius, Ascetics in Egypt (4th C) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on July 9. Venerated as monastic saints, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Patermuphios as a patron when they bear the name Patermuphios at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 9. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Patermuphios, 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.