Saint
Gregory
Venerable Gregory, Wonderworker of the Kiev Near Caves
New Calendar January 8 Old Calendar January 21
Why they are a saint
Saint Gregory was tonsured at the Kiev Caves monastery in the time of Saint Theodosius (May 3). The saint devoted much time to reading books, which were his sole possession. He had the ability to bring thieves to their senses. 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 January 8. 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.