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Saint
Vnerable Xeno
Vnerable Xeno of Egypt
New Calendar June 19 Old Calendar July 2
Why they are a saint
Vnerable Xeno of Egypt is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on June 19. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Vnerable Xeno as a patron when they bear the name Vnerable at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 19.
Prayer
O holy Vnerable Xeno, 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.