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Saint · † 1928
Alexis of Zosimovskaya Hermitage
Holy Schema-Hieromonk Alexis of Zosimovskaya Hermitage († 1928)
New Calendar September 19 Old Calendar October 2
Why they are a saint
Holy Schema-Hieromonk Alexis of Zosimovskaya Hermitage († 1928) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on September 19. Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism; 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 of Zosimovskaya Hermitage as a patron when they bear the name Schema-Hieromonk at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 19. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Alexis of Zosimovskaya Hermitage, 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.