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Saint
Aleksy
St Aleksy, Metr. of All Russia
New Calendar February 25 Old Calendar March 9
Why they are a saint
St Aleksy, Metr. of All Russia is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on February 25. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Aleksy as a patron when they bear the name Aleksy at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 25. Russian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Aleksy, 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.