Saint · 1110-1174
Burial of Saint Andrew the Prince
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Why they are a saint
Holy Prince Andrew Bogoliubsky (1110-1174), a grandson of Vladimir Monomakh, was the son of Yurii Dolgoruky and a Polovetsian princess (in holy Baptism Maria). The Orthodox Church commemorates Burial of Saint Andrew the Prince on July 4.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Burial of Saint Andrew the Prince as a patron when they bear the name Burial at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 4. As a ruler, he is also remembered by those who bear responsibility for others.
Prayer
O holy Burial of Saint Andrew the Prince, 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.