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Saint
Peusippos
Peusippos, Elasippos, and Mesippos the siblings, and their grandmother Neonilla
New Calendar January 16 Old Calendar January 29
Why they are a saint
Peusippos, Elasippos, and Mesippos the siblings, and their grandmother Neonilla are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on January 16. They are for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Peusippos as a patron when they bear the name Peusippos at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 16.
Prayer
O holy Peusippos, pray to God for us.
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