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Saint
Hezron
Righteous Hezron
New Calendar December 15 Old Calendar December 28
Why they are a saint
The Righteous Hezron (Esrom, or Esron) is mentioned in the Old Testament genealogies: Genesis 46:12, Ruth 4:18, and 1 Chronicles 2:9 (LXX). The Orthodox Church commemorates Hezron on December 15.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Hezron as a patron when they bear the name Hezron at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 15.
Prayer
O holy Hezron, 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.