Saint
Chariton of Syanzhemsk
Venerable Chariton of Syanzhemsk, Vologda
New Calendar September 28 Old Calendar October 11
Why they are a saint
Saint Euthymius and his disciple Saint Chariton lived at the River Syanzhema during the close of the fifteenth and the beginning of the sixteenth centuries. The Orthodox Church commemorates Chariton of Syanzhemsk on September 28.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Chariton of Syanzhemsk as a patron when they bear the name Chariton at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 28. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Chariton of Syanzhemsk, 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.