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Saint · 1225
Elisha of Lavreshev
Venerable Elisha of Lavreshev
New Calendar October 23 Old Calendar November 5
Why they are a saint
Archimandrite Nicholas in the "Historical and Statistical Description of the Minsk Diocese" reports that under Novogrudok in the place where the Dormition parish church now stands, a men's monastery was founded by Saint Elisha and dedicated to Saint Laurence around 1225.1 He also says that…. The Orthodox Church commemorates Elisha of Lavreshev on October 23.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Elisha of Lavreshev as a patron when they bear the name Elisha at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 23. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Elisha of Lavreshev, pray to God for us.
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