Saint
Platonis of Nisibis
Saint Platonis of Nisibis, Syria
New Calendar April 6 Old Calendar April 19
Why they are a saint
At first Saint Platonis (Platonίs) was a deaconess, but later she withdrew into the Nisibian desert, where she founded a women’s monastery. The Orthodox Church commemorates Platonis of Nisibis on April 6.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Platonis of Nisibis as a patron when they bear the name Platonis at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 6. Antiochian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Platonis of Nisibis, 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.