Saint · † 1299
Dovmont, baptized Timothy, the Prince of Pskov
Blessed St Dovmont, baptized Timothy, the Prince of Pskov († 1299)
New Calendar May 20 Old Calendar June 2
Why they are a saint
Blessed St Dovmont, baptized Timothy, the Prince of Pskov († 1299) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on May 20. Venerated as a right-believing ruler, honored for a holy life lived in a position of power; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Dovmont as a patron when they bear the name St at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 20. As a ruler, he is also remembered by those who bear responsibility for others.
Prayer
O holy Dovmont, baptized Timothy, the Prince of Pskov, 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.