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Hierarch
Pinytos of Knossos
Pinytos, Bishop of Knossos
New Calendar October 10 Old Calendar October 23
Why they are a saint
The Church remembers Pinytos, Bishop of Knossos. Commemorated as a hierarch of the Church; a short vita was not available for this workbook. Feast day: October 10.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Pinytos of Knossos as a patron when they bear the name Pinytos at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 10. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Pinytos of Knossos, 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.