Equal-to-the-Apostles · † 870
Equal-to-the-Apostles
Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Rostislav, prince of Greater Moravia († 870)
New Calendar May 11 Old Calendar May 24
Why they are a saint
The Church remembers Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Rostislav, prince of Greater Moravia († 870). Numbered among the apostles (of the Twelve or of the Seventy); commemorated with the apostolic Church. Feast day: May 11.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Equal-to-the-Apostles as a patron when they bear the name Equal-to-the-Apostles at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 11. As an apostle, he is also asked to pray for missionaries and those who spread the Gospel.
Prayer
O holy Equal-to-the-Apostles, 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.