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Saint
Gregory of Gornjak
New Calendar December 20 Old Calendar January 2
Why they are a saint
Gregory of Gornjak is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on December 20. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; 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 Gregory of Gornjak as a patron when they bear the name Gregory at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 20. Serbian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Gregory of Gornjak, 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.