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Saint
Salamanēs the Silent of the Euphrates
Venerable Salamanes the Silent of the Euphrates († c. 400)
New Calendar January 23 Old Calendar February 5
Why they are a saint
The Monk Salaman the Silent was a native of the city of Kapersan, near the River Euphrates. The Orthodox Church commemorates Salamanēs the Silent of the Euphrates on January 23.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Salamanēs the Silent of the Euphrates as a patron when they bear the name Salamanēs at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 23. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Salamanēs the Silent of the Euphrates, 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.