Saint
Pionios the Presbyter
New Calendar March 11 Old Calendar March 24
Why they are a saint
Pionios the Presbyter is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on March 11. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Pionios the Presbyter as a patron when they bear the name Pionios at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 11.
Prayer
O holy Pionios the Presbyter, 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.