Saint
Abramius the Wonderworker
Venerable Abramius the Wonderworker, Archimandrite of Smolensk
New Calendar August 21 Old Calendar September 3
Why they are a saint
Saint Abramius of Smolensk, a preacher of repentance and the Dread Last Judgment, was born in the mid-twelfth century at Smolensk of rich parents, who had twelve daughters before him, and they begged God for a son. The Orthodox Church commemorates Abramius the Wonderworker on August 21.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Abramius the Wonderworker as a patron when they bear the name Abramius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 21. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Abramius the Wonderworker, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.