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Martyr · 9th century
Enravota
Martyr Enravota-Boyan, Prince of Bulgaria († c. 830)
New Calendar March 28 Old Calendar April 10
Why they are a saint
Saint Enravota (Bulgarian: Свети Енравота) or Voin (Воин, "warrior") or Boyan (Боян) was the eldest son of Omurtag of Bulgaria and the first Bulgarian Christian martyr, as well as the earliest Bulgarian saint to be canonized. The Orthodox Church commemorates Enravota on March 28.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Enravota as a patron when they bear the name Enravota at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 28. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Enravota, 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.