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Saint
Phosterius the Hermit
Venerable Phosterius the Hermit (6th C)
New Calendar January 5 Old Calendar January 18
Why they are a saint
Saint Phosterius the Hermit led an ascetical life on a lofty mountain, where he was fed by an angel. The Orthodox Church commemorates Phosterius the Hermit on January 5.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Phosterius the Hermit as a patron when they bear the name Phosterius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 5. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Phosterius the Hermit, 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.