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Saint · † 1848
Alexis
Righteous Alexis of Bortsurman († 1848)
New Calendar April 21 Old Calendar May 4
Why they are a saint
Righteous Alexis of Bortsurman († 1848) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on April 21. Venerated as righteous, one who pleased God by a holy life in the world; 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 Alexis as a patron when they bear the name Alexis at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 21.
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.