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Saint
Barlaam the Righteous of Valaam
New Calendar December 26 Old Calendar January 8
Why they are a saint
Barlaam the Righteous of Valaam is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on December 26. 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 Barlaam the Righteous of Valaam as a patron when they bear the name Barlaam at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 26. Russian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Barlaam the Righteous of Valaam, 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.