Saint
Cornelius
Venerable Cornelius the Miracle-worker and Abbot of Komel, Vologda († 1537)
New Calendar May 19 Old Calendar June 1
Why they are a saint
Saint Cornelius of Paleostrov and Olonets, born at Pskov, was the founder of monastic life on Pali island in Lake Onega at the end of the fourteenth century. The Orthodox Church commemorates Cornelius on May 19.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Cornelius as a patron when they bear the name Cornelius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 19. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Cornelius, 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.