Saint · † 1378
Alexis
Saint Alexis, Metropolitan of Moscow and Wonderworker of All Russia († 1378)
New Calendar February 12 Old Calendar February 25
Why they are a saint
Saint Alexei, Metropolitan of Moscow and All Russia the Wonderworker, (in the world Elevtherii), was born in the year 1292 (or by another source 1304) at Moscow into the family of the boyar-noble Theodore (Feodor) Byakont, a descendant of the Chernigov princely line.The Lord early on revealed to the future saint his lofty destiny. The Orthodox Church commemorates Alexis on February 12.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Alexis as a patron when they bear the name Alexis at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 12. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Alexis, 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.