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Saint
Hierarchs of Novgorod
Holy Hierarchs of Novgorod: Joachim, Luke, Germanus, Arcadius, Gregory, Martyrius, Anthony, Basil, and Symeon
New Calendar February 10 Old Calendar February 23
Why they are a saint
The Synaxis of Novgorod Hierarchs is also celebrated on October 4 and on the third Sunday after Pentecost. The Orthodox Church commemorates Hierarchs of Novgorod on February 10.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Hierarchs of Novgorod as a patron when they bear the name Hierarchs at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 10. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Hierarchs of Novgorod, 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.