Righteous · 1221–1263
Alexander Nevsky
Saint Alexander Nevsky, Right-believing Great Prince of Novgorod and Vladimir
New Calendar November 23 Old Calendar December 6
Why they are a saint
Alexander Nevsky was prince who defended Novgorod, later a monk; a soldier-saint of Rus' and a popular Russian baptismal name. The years given for this life are 1221–1263. The Church numbers him among the righteous whose faith was lived in the world.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Patron of Russia, soldiers, because he was a soldier and he is linked to that land by his life and labours.
Prayer
O holy Alexander Nevsky, 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.
Do not confuse with other Alexanders (of Munich, of Svir, etc.).