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Saint
Paul of Latros
Venerable Paul of Latros († 955)
New Calendar December 15 Old Calendar December 28
Why they are a saint
Saint Paul of Latros was a native of the city of Aelen in Pergamum. Early bereft of his father, he was educated at the monastery of Saint Stephen in Phrygia. After the death of his mother, he devoted himself completely to monastic deeds at a monastery on Mount Latra, near Miletos. Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Paul of Latros as a patron when they bear the name Paul at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 15. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Paul of Latros, pray to God for us.
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