Saints celebrated on the 21st of May
SAINT PAPHNUTIUS, BISHOP
Saint Paphnutius (commemorated on May 21) is said to have been bishop of Sais in Lower Egypt. Under Constantius he had to give up his chair to an Arian and go into exile. He must not be confused with Saint Paphnutius.
(Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints)
Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations
PRAYER:
Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Paphnutius may increase our devotion and promote our salvation. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk, de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org
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