Saint
Vincent of Lerins
Venerable Vincent of Lérins († c.450)
New Calendar May 24 Old Calendar June 6
Why they are a saint
Vincent of Lérins (Latin: Vincentius Lerinensis; died c. 445) was a Gallic monk and author of early Christian writings. One example was the Commonitorium, c. 434, which offers guidance in the orthodox teaching of Christianity. Suspected of semi-Pelagianism, he opposed the Augustinian model of grace and was probably the recipient of Prosper of Aquitaine's Responsiones ad Capitula Objectionum Vincentianarum.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Vincent of Lerins as a patron when they bear the name Vincent at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 24. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Vincent of Lerins, 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.