Saint · 361-363
Publius of Egypt
Venerable Publius of Egypt (4th C)
New Calendar April 5 Old Calendar April 18
Why they are a saint
Saint Publius lived a life of asceticism in the Egyptian desert during the reign of the emperor Julian the Apostate (361-363). The Orthodox Church commemorates Publius of Egypt on April 5.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Publius of Egypt as a patron when they bear the name Publius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 5. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Publius of Egypt, 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.