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Saint · † 1923
Alexius
Righteous Alexius, archpriest of Moscow († 1923)
New Calendar June 9 Old Calendar June 22
Why they are a saint
Righteous Alexius, archpriest of Moscow († 1923) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on June 9. 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 Alexius as a patron when they bear the name Alexius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 9. Russian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Alexius, 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.