Hierarch
Paulinus the Merciful of Nola
Saint Paulinus the Merciful, Bishop of Nola
New Calendar January 23 Old Calendar February 5
Why they are a saint
Paulinus the Merciful of Nola served as Bishop of Nola. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. The Church numbers him among its holy bishops. The New Calendar feast is January 23; this memory is kept in the whole Orthodox Church.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Paulinus the Merciful of Nola as a patron when they bear the name Paulinus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 23. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Paulinus the Merciful of Nola, 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.