Hieromartyr
Benjamin of Petrograd and Gdovsk
Hieromartyr Benjamin, Metropolitan of Petrograd and Gdovsk, and those with him
New Calendar July 31 Old Calendar August 13
Why they are a saint
Benjamin of Petrograd and Gdovsk is remembered as Metropolitan of Petrograd and Gdovsk. A hieromartyr is honored for dying for Christ while serving as a pastor or, in some commemorations, as a named witness of that rank. He is venerated because he would not deny the faith, even at the cost of his life.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Benjamin of Petrograd and Gdovsk as a patron when they bear the name Benjamin at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 31. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Benjamin of Petrograd and Gdovsk, 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.