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Saint
Constantine and Cosmas
Venerable Constantine and Cosmas, Abbots of Kosinsk and Staraya Russa (13th C)
New Calendar July 29 Old Calendar August 11
Why they are a saint
Saints Constantine and Cosmas were monastic followers of Saint Barlaam of Khutyn (November 6) and his successor, Saint Anthony of Dymsk (January 17). The Orthodox Church commemorates Constantine and Cosmas on July 29.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Constantine and Cosmas as a patron when they bear the name Constantine at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 29. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Constantine and Cosmas, pray to God for us.
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