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Saint · 16th C
Christopher
Saint Christopher of Solvychegodsk (16th C)
New Calendar July 25 Old Calendar August 7
Why they are a saint
Saint Christopher of Solvychegodsk (16th C) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on July 25. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Christopher as a patron when they bear the name Christopher at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 25.
Prayer
O holy Christopher, 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.