Saint · 1490
Gerasimus of Boldino
Saint Gerasimus of Boldino
New Calendar May 1 Old Calendar May 14
Why they are a saint
Saint Gerasimus of Boldino, whose secular name was Gregory, was born in 1490 at Pereslav-Zalessk. The Orthodox Church commemorates Gerasimus of Boldino on May 1.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Gerasimus of Boldino as a patron when they bear the name Gerasimus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 1.
Prayer
O holy Gerasimus of Boldino, 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.