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Saint · † 1591
Crown Prince
Blessed Crown Prince Demetrius of Uglich and Moscow († 1591)
New Calendar May 15 Old Calendar May 28
Why they are a saint
Blessed Crown Prince Demetrius of Uglich and Moscow († 1591) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on May 15. Venerated as right-believing ruler, honored for a holy life lived in a position of power; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Crown Prince as a patron when they bear the name Crown at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 15. As a ruler, he is also remembered by those who bear responsibility for others.
Prayer
O holy Crown Prince, 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.