Saint
Brothers Alfanov
Righteous brothers Alfanov: Nikita, Cyrill, Nikiphor, Clement, and Isaac
New Calendar June 17 Old Calendar June 30
Why they are a saint
Righteous brothers Alfanov: Nikita, Cyrill, Nikiphor, Clement, and Isaac are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on June 17. Venerated as righteous, one who pleased God by a holy life in the world; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Brothers Alfanov as a patron when they bear the name brothers at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 17.
Prayer
O holy Brothers Alfanov, 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.