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Saint
Herodion
Venerable Herodion, Abbot of Iloezersk
New Calendar September 28 Old Calendar October 11
Why they are a saint
Saint Herodion of Elias Lake and Novgorod, was a disciple of Saint Cornelius of Komel (May 19, 1537). The Orthodox Church commemorates Herodion on September 28.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Herodion as a patron when they bear the name Herodion at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 28. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Herodion, 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.