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Saint
Cassian the Greek of Uglich
Venerable Cassian the Greek of Uglich († 1504)
New Calendar May 21 Old Calendar June 3
Why they are a saint
Today we commemorate Saint Cassian's patron Saint: the Holy Emperor Constantine the Great, Equal-of-the-Apostles, who received the name Constantine at his Baptism. The Orthodox Church commemorates Cassian the Greek of Uglich on May 21.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Cassian the Greek of Uglich as a patron when they bear the name Cassian at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 21. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Cassian the Greek of Uglich, 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.