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Hierarch
Pausicacus of Synnada
Saint Pausicacus, Bishop of Synnada
New Calendar May 13 Old Calendar May 26
Why they are a saint
The calendar names Pausicacus of Synnada as Bishop of Synnada. 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 May 13; 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 Pausicacus of Synnada as a patron when they bear the name Pausicacus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 13. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Pausicacus of Synnada, 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.