Saint · 1371
Alexander
Venerable Alexander the Abbot of Kushta, Vologda († 1439)
New Calendar June 9 Old Calendar June 22
Why they are a saint
Saint Alexander, Hegoumen of Kushta Monastery in Vologda, was born about the year 1371, and his name in the world was Alexei. The Orthodox Church commemorates Alexander on June 9.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Alexander as a patron when they bear the name Alexander at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 9. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Alexander, 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.