Equal-to-the-Apostles
Boris
St. Boris (in Holy Baptism Michael), Equal to the Apostles, Prince and Baptizer of Bulgaria († 907)
New Calendar May 2 Old Calendar May 15
Why they are a saint
A son of the Bulgarian Khan Presian, he was instructed in the faith by St Photios, Patriarch of Constantinople. The Orthodox Church commemorates Boris on May 2.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Boris as a patron when they bear the name Boris at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 2. As an apostle, he is also asked to pray for missionaries and those who spread the Gospel.
Prayer
O holy Boris, 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.