Hierarch
Porphyrius of Gaza
Saint Porphyrius, Bishop of Gaza
New Calendar February 26 Old Calendar March 11
Why they are a saint
As Bishop of Gaza, Porphyrius of Gaza is numbered with the saints of the Church. Porphyrius of Gaza is remembered as saint born in Gaza during the Byzantine Empire. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. Orthodox Christians remember him as a hierarch who kept the apostolic faith in his see.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Porphyrius of Gaza as a patron when they bear the name Porphyrius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 26. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Porphyrius of Gaza, 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.