Hierarch
Barsanuphius of Tver
Saint Barsanuphius, Bishop of Tver
New Calendar April 11 Old Calendar April 24
Why they are a saint
Barsanuphius of Tver served as Bishop of Tver. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. The faithful ask his prayers as they do of the bishops who shepherded the Church. The New Calendar feast is April 11.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Barsanuphius of Tver as a patron when they bear the name Barsanuphius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 11. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Barsanuphius of Tver, 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.