Supplicatory Canon to Saint Gervasios

By Nun Christina

Saint Gervasios of Patras was a Greek Orthodox hierarch and spiritual father of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, born in 1877 in Arkadia, Greece, and known for his deep pastoral love, ascetic life, and revival of Orthodox spiritual consciousness among the faithful. Educated in theology at the University of Athens, he became a monk and later served as a preacher and confessor, guiding countless people toward repentance, frequent participation in the mysteries, and a life rooted in prayer and humility. As Metropolitan of Patras, he encouraged youth catechesis, missionary outreach, and renewed devotion to the Church during a time of growing secular influence. Renowned for his simplicity, compassion, and unwavering faith, he reposed in 1964, leaving behind a legacy of spiritual renewal, and he is honoured as a saint of the Church for his holy life and pastoral zeal.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GQ35T2BT
• ISBN13: 9798249562045
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"