Saint
Silvanus the Schemamonk
Venerable Silvanus the Schemamonk, of the Kiev Far Caves
New Calendar June 10 Old Calendar June 23
Why they are a saint
The Holy Schemamonk Silvanus of the Kiev Caves labored in asceticism in the Far Caves during the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. The Orthodox Church commemorates Silvanus the Schemamonk on June 10.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Silvanus the Schemamonk as a patron when they bear the name Silvanus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 10. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Silvanus the Schemamonk, 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.