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Saint
Gregory Domesticus of the Great Lavra
Venerable Gregory Domesticus of the Great Lavra, Mount Athos
New Calendar October 1 Old Calendar October 14
Why they are a saint
Saint Gregory Domesticus (leading chanter) was the contemporary of Saint John Koukouzelis, and lived in the Great Lavra of Mt. The Orthodox Church commemorates Gregory Domesticus of the Great Lavra on October 1.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Gregory Domesticus of the Great Lavra as a patron when they bear the name Gregory at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 1. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Gregory Domesticus of the Great Lavra, 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.