Saint
Theophanes and Saint Pansemne of Antioch
Venerable Theophanes and Pansemia of Antioch († 363)
New Calendar June 10 Old Calendar June 23
Why they are a saint
Saint Theophanes of Antioch was the son of pagans. At a youthful age he entered into marriage, but after three years his wife died. Saint Theophanes then came to believe in Christ and accepted Baptism. Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Theophanes and Saint Pansemne of Antioch as a patron when they bear the name Theophanes 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 Theophanes and Saint Pansemne of Antioch, 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.