Saint
Barlaam
Venerable Barlaam, Abbot of Khutyn, Novgorod
New Calendar November 6 Old Calendar November 19
Why they are a saint
Saint Barlaam of Khutyn lived in the XII century, and was the son of a noble Novgorodian and spent his childhood in Novgorod. The Orthodox Church commemorates Barlaam on November 6.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Barlaam as a patron when they bear the name Barlaam at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 6. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Barlaam, 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.