Saint
Pharmuthius the Anchorite of Egypt
Venerable Pharmuthius the Anchorite of Egypt (4th C)
New Calendar April 11 Old Calendar April 24
Why they are a saint
Saint Pharmuthius lived during the fourth century at the same desert monastery where Saint John (March 29) lived in asceticism within a well, to whom Saint Pharmuthius gave food. The Orthodox Church commemorates Pharmuthius the Anchorite of Egypt on April 11.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Pharmuthius the Anchorite of Egypt as a patron when they bear the name Pharmuthius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 11. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Pharmuthius the Anchorite of Egypt, 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.