Saint · 1053
Procopius
Venerable Procopius, Abbot of Sazavsk, in Bohemia
New Calendar September 16 Old Calendar September 29
Why they are a saint
Saint Procopius was born in Bohemia, in the village of Hotun. In his dignity of priest he toiled much to spread the Christian Faith in Czechia. By the River Zasava he founded a monastery in the name of Saint John the Forerunner, where he died in the year 1053. Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Procopius as a patron when they bear the name Procopius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 16. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Procopius, 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.