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Saint
Alphan
Venerable Alphan, with his brothers, of Novgorod, founders of the Sokolnitzky Monastery
New Calendar May 4 Old Calendar May 17
Why they are a saint
The Alfanov Brothers Saints Nikḗtas, Cyril, Nikēphóros, Clement, and Isaac lived during the fourteenth century at Novgorod. The Orthodox Church commemorates Alphan on May 4.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Alphan as a patron when they bear the name Alphan at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 4. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Alphan, pray to God for us.
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