Fool-for-Christ · † 1303
Prokopius
Righteous Prokopius, Fool-for-Christ, Wonderworker of Ustiug († 1303)
New Calendar July 8 Old Calendar July 21
Why they are a saint
Righteous Prokopius, Fool-for-Christ, Wonderworker of Ustiug († 1303) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on July 8. Venerated as a fool-for-Christ, one who took on outward foolishness for the sake of Christ; 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 Prokopius as a patron when they bear the name Prokopius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 8.
Prayer
O holy Prokopius, 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.