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Hierarch
Gregory of Wallachia
Saint Gregory, Metropolitan of Wallachia
New Calendar June 22 Old Calendar July 5
Why they are a saint
Gregory of Wallachia, Metropolitan of Wallachia, is kept among the saints. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. His name is kept on the calendar with the other holy hierarchs. The New Calendar feast is June 22.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Gregory of Wallachia as a patron when they bear the name Gregory at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 22. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Gregory of Wallachia, 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.