Saint
Cassian and Gregory
Venerable Cassian and Gregory, Abbots of Avnezh, Vologda
New Calendar June 15 Old Calendar June 28
Why they are a saint
Saints Gregory and Cassian of Avnezh lived in asceticism at the River Sukhona in the Vologda land. The Orthodox Church commemorates Cassian and Gregory on June 15.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Cassian and Gregory as a patron when they bear the name Cassian at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 15. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Cassian and Gregory, 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.