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Saint
Prochorus
Saint Prochorus, Abbot in the Vranski Desert on the River Pshina in Bulgaria
New Calendar January 15 Old Calendar January 28
Why they are a saint
Saint Prochorus of Pshina pursued asceticism in the Bransk wilderness at the River Pshina, and he founded a monastery there. The Orthodox Church commemorates Prochorus on January 15.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Prochorus as a patron when they bear the name Prochorus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 15. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Prochorus, pray to God for us.
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