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Equal-to-the-Apostles
Equal-to-the-Apostles Innocent
Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Innocent, Metropolitan of Moscow, Enlightener of Siberia and Alaska
New Calendar February 3 Old Calendar February 16
Why they are a saint
The Church remembers Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Innocent, Metropolitan of Moscow, Enlightener of Siberia and Alaska. Numbered among the apostles (of the Twelve or of the Seventy); commemorated with the apostolic Church. Feast day: February 3. Tradition noted: OCA/Alaskan, Russian.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Equal-to-the-Apostles Innocent as a patron when they bear the name Equal-to-the-Apostles at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 3. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Innocent, 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.