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Hierarch
Gregory of Novgorod
Gregory, Archbishop of Novgorod
New Calendar May 24 Old Calendar June 6
Why they are a saint
The Church remembers Gregory, Archbishop of Novgorod. Commemorated as a hierarch of the Church; a short vita was not available for this workbook. Feast day: May 24. Tradition noted: Russian.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Gregory of Novgorod as a patron when they bear the name Gregory at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 24. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Gregory of Novgorod, 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.