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Saint · † 452
Severian
Holy Hieromartyr Severian, Bishop of Scythopolis († 452)
New Calendar February 21 Old Calendar March 5
Why they are a saint
Holy Hieromartyr Severian, Bishop of Scythopolis († 452) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on February 21. Venerated as a hieromartyr, a clergyman who was put to death for the faith in 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 Severian as a patron when they bear the name Severian at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 21. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Severian, 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.