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Venerable
Vendemianus the Hermit of Bithynia
Venerable Vendemianus the Hermit of Bithynia
New Calendar February 1 Old Calendar February 14
Why they are a saint
Orthodox Christians remember Vendemianus the Hermit of Bithynia for the monastic life named in the calendar. Venerable saints are honored for finishing the monastic and ascetic path. His feast keeps the memory of that ascetic path. This memory is kept in the whole Orthodox Church.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Vendemianus the Hermit of Bithynia as a patron when they bear the name Vendemianus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 1. Those who share his calling as a monastic also ask his prayers.
Prayer
O holy Vendemianus the Hermit of Bithynia, 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.