Saint · 5th-6th C
Xenophon and family
Venerable Xenophon with his wife Mary, and their sons Arcadius and John of Constantinople (5th-6th C)
New Calendar January 26 Old Calendar February 8
Why they are a saint
The Monk Xenophon, his spouse Mary and their sons Arcadius and John, were noted citizens of Constantinople and lived in the V Century. The Orthodox Church commemorates Xenophon and family on January 26.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Xenophon and family as a patron when they bear the name Xenophon at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 26. Those who share his calling as a monastic also ask his prayers.
Prayer
O holy Xenophon and family, 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.