A portrait of St. Porphyrius of Gaza
St. Porphyrius of Gaza
c. 347 – 420
Feast
February 26 · V c.
Patron of
Gaza · Bishops · Converts
Order
Bishop
Greek bishop (c. 347-420), of Thessalonica; monk in Egypt and Palestine, then Bishop of Gaza from 395, where he labored to convert a stubbornly pagan population, eventually obtaining an imperial decree to demolish the Marneion temple of Marnas (402) and build the Eudoxian basilica on the site. Pre-Congregation.
Life & Times
Born: c. 347 · Died: 420 · From: Greece / Gaza, Palestine.
Patronage
St. Porphyrius of Gaza is invoked as the patron of gaza, bishops, converts. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Porphyrius of Gaza, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.