Saint
Cosmas of Yakhrom
Venerable Cosmas of Yakhroma († 1492)
New Calendar February 18 Old Calendar March 2
Why they are a saint
Saint Cosmas of Yakhrom was the servant of a certain Boyar, whom he comforted during his long illness by reading to him from books. The Orthodox Church commemorates Cosmas of Yakhrom on February 18.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Cosmas of Yakhrom as a patron when they bear the name Cosmas at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 18. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Cosmas of Yakhrom, 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.