Saint
Paul
Venerable Paul, founder of the Xeropotamou Monastery on Mount Athos
New Calendar July 28 Old Calendar August 10
Why they are a saint
Saint Paul of Xeropotamou, in the world Procopius, was the son of the Byzantine Emperor Michael Kuropalatos, who later resigned the imperial office and became a monk in a monastery he built. The Orthodox Church commemorates Paul on July 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 July 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.