Saint
Great
Holy Great Prince Michael of Tver
New Calendar June 24 Old Calendar July 7
Why they are a saint
Holy Great Prince Michael of Tver is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on June 24. Venerated as a right-believing ruler, honored for a holy life lived in a position of power; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Great as a patron when they bear the name Great at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 24. As a ruler, he is also remembered by those who bear responsibility for others.
Prayer
O holy Great, 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.