Saint
Hierarchs of Moscow
Holy Hierarchs Peter, Alexis, Jonah, Macarius, Philip, Job, Hermogenes, Tikhon, Peter, Philaret, Innocent and Macarius, Wonderworkers of Moscow
New Calendar October 5 Old Calendar October 18
Why they are a saint
The celebration of a special Feast Day to honor Saints Peter, Alexei, and Jonah, Metropolitans and Wonderworkers of All Russia, was established by Patriarch Job on October 5, 1596. The Orthodox Church commemorates Hierarchs of Moscow on October 5.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Hierarchs of Moscow as a patron when they bear the name Hierarchs at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 5. Russian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Hierarchs of Moscow, 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.