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Saint
Beginning of the Nativity Fast
New Calendar November 15 Old Calendar November 28
Why they are a saint
Beginning of the Nativity Fast is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on November 15. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; 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 Beginning of the Nativity Fast as a patron when they bear the name Beginning at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 15.
Prayer
O holy Beginning of the Nativity Fast, 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.