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Saint · † 1470
Hierarchs of Perm
Holy Hierarchs of Perm: Gerasimus († c. 1441), Pitirim († 1455), and Jonah († 1470)
New Calendar January 29 Old Calendar February 11
Why they are a saint
Holy Hierarchs of Perm: Gerasimus († c. 1441), Pitirim († 1455), and Jonah († 1470) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on January 29. Venerated as hierarchs who shepherded the Church in holiness; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Hierarchs of Perm as a patron when they bear the name Hierarchs at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 29. Russian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Hierarchs of Perm, pray to God for us.
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