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Saint
Bogolep
Saint Bogolep, disciple of Saint Paisius of Uglich
New Calendar August 22 Old Calendar September 4
Why they are a saint
Saint Bogolep lived during the XV and XVI centuries and was a disciple of Saint Paisios of Uglich (June 6). The Orthodox Church commemorates Bogolep on August 22.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Bogolep as a patron when they bear the name Bogolep at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 22.
Prayer
O holy Bogolep, 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.