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Saint · † 1389
Great Prince
Holy Right-believing Great Prince Demetrius Donskoy of Moscow († 1389)
New Calendar May 19 Old Calendar June 1
Why they are a saint
Holy Right-believing Great Prince Demetrius Donskoy of Moscow († 1389) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on May 19. 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 Prince as a patron when they bear the name Great at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 19. As a ruler, he is also remembered by those who bear responsibility for others.
Prayer
O holy Great Prince, 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.