Venerable Palladius of Thessalonica

Commemorated on November 27.

Born in Thessaloniki, he contended in asceticism in Alexandria at the end of the VI and the beginning of the VII century. His Service is sung at Compline.

This Saint should not be confused with the fourth century Saint Palladius of Galatia (January 28), the author of the Lausiac History, which contains the Lives of the Egyptian ascetics.

Troparion

Pleasing God in monasticism, O God-bearing Father Palladius,
you sought Him through prayer and fasting,
and were the pure abode of the Spirit, shining upon the faithful with the rays of virtues,
which enlighten all who revere you.
Glory to Christ Who glorified you.
Glory to Him Who strengthened you.
Glory to Him Who, through you, grants healing to all.