Saint
Prokopios the Confessor of Decapolis
Venerable Prokopios the Confessor of Decapolis
New Calendar February 27 Old Calendar March 11
Why they are a saint
Saint Prokopios lived during the VIII century in the region of Dekapolis, east of the Sea of Galilee. The Orthodox Church commemorates Prokopios the Confessor of Decapolis on February 27.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Prokopios the Confessor of Decapolis as a patron when they bear the name Prokopios at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 27. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Prokopios the Confessor of Decapolis, 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.