Saint
Cornelius of Paleostrov
Venerable Cornelius of Paleostrov, Olonets
New Calendar August 21 Old Calendar September 3
Why they are a saint
Saint Cornelius, the Igoumen of Paleostrov, Olonets was born in Pskov. He entered a monastery and was tonsured as an adult, and at first he began his monastic struggles at Valaam Monastery. Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Cornelius of Paleostrov as a patron when they bear the name Cornelius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 21. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Cornelius of Paleostrov, 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.