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Saint
Porphyrios the Mime
New Calendar November 4 Old Calendar November 17
Why they are a saint
Porphyrios the Mime is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on November 4. 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 Porphyrios the Mime as a patron when they bear the name Porphyrios at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 4.
Prayer
O holy Porphyrios the Mime, 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.