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Saint
Gennadius of Vazheozersk
Venerable Gennadius († c. 1516) of Vazha Lake
New Calendar February 9 Old Calendar February 22
Why they are a saint
Saint Gennadius of Vazhe Lake was the son of rich parents but, giving away everything, he became a disciple of Saint Alexander of Svir and lived with him in asceticism as a hermit by the river Svira. The Orthodox Church commemorates Gennadius of Vazheozersk on February 9.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Gennadius of Vazheozersk as a patron when they bear the name Gennadius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 9. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Gennadius of Vazheozersk, 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.