Hierarch
Gabriel I of Serbia
Saint Gabriel I, Patriarch of Serbia
New Calendar August 30 Old Calendar September 12
Why they are a saint
Gabriel I of Serbia, Patriarch of Serbia, is kept among the saints. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. His name is kept on the calendar with the other holy hierarchs. The New Calendar feast is August 30.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Gabriel I of Serbia as a patron when they bear the name Gabriel at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 30. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Gabriel I of Serbia, 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.