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Saint · 1405
Gregory
Venerable Gregory, founder of Grigoriou Monastery, Mount Athos
New Calendar December 7 Old Calendar December 20
Why they are a saint
Saint Gregory of Mount Athos was born in Serbia, and pursued asceticism on Mt Athos. He built and dedicated the monastery of Saint Nicholas, which was later renamed Grigoriou in his honor. In the records of Mt Athos the saint’s signature dating from 1405 was discovered. Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Gregory as a patron when they bear the name Gregory at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 7. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Gregory, 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.