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Saint
Cosmas the Bulgarian of Zographou
Venerable Cosmas the Bulgarian of Zographou, Mount Athos
New Calendar September 21 Old Calendar October 4
Why they are a saint
Saint Cosmas was born in Bulgaria toward the end of the thirteenth century, and entered the Zographou Monastery when he was young. The Orthodox Church commemorates Cosmas the Bulgarian of Zographou on September 21.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Cosmas the Bulgarian of Zographou as a patron when they bear the name Cosmas at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 21. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Cosmas the Bulgarian of Zographou, 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.