Saint
Gennadius of Kostroma
Venerable Gennadius of Kostroma († 1565)
New Calendar January 23 Old Calendar February 5
Why they are a saint
The Monk Gennadii of Kostroma and Liubimograd, in the world Grigorii, was born in the city of Mogilev into a rich family. The Orthodox Church commemorates Gennadius of Kostroma on January 23.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Gennadius of Kostroma as a patron when they bear the name Gennadius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 23. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Gennadius of Kostroma, 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.