About Saint Porphyry of Gaza
Porphyry, born around 347 in Thessalonica, lived as a hermit near the Jordan and cared for the poor in Jerusalem before becoming bishop of Gaza. In a city where Christians were a minority, he endured hostility, sought imperial protection for his community, and oversaw construction of a large church. He died around 420.
Prayer
Pray with Saint Porphyry of Gaza
God of patient witness, you called Saint Porphyry from solitude to shepherd a vulnerable community in Gaza. Through his intercession, protect Christians and all civilians in the Holy Land, restrain religious hatred, and make sacred places serve reconciliation and mercy. Amen.
