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Hieromartyr
Silvanus of Gaza
Hieromartyr Silvanus of Gaza
New Calendar October 14 Old Calendar October 27
Why they are a saint
The calendar keeps Silvanus of Gaza among those who died for Christ. Abba Silvanus was a Christian monk who lived during the 4th and 5th centuries. A hieromartyr is honored for dying for Christ while serving as a pastor or, in some commemorations, as a named witness of that rank. Orthodox Christians remember his blood-witness together with the other hieromartyrs.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Silvanus of Gaza as a patron when they bear the name Silvanus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 14. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Silvanus of Gaza, 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.