Saint
Paul
Venerable Paul the Physician of Corinth
New Calendar June 28 Old Calendar July 11
Why they are a saint
Saint Paul the Physician, from the city of Corinth, in his youth took monastic tonsure at one of the monasteries. The Orthodox Church commemorates Paul on June 28.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Paul as a patron when they bear the name Paul at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 28. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Paul, 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.