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Saint · 1686
Hierotheos the Righteous of Iveron Monastery
Hierotheos the Righteous of Iveron Monastery, Mount Athos
New Calendar September 13 Old Calendar September 26
Why they are a saint
According to Saint Νikόdēmos of the Holy Mountain, Saint Hierotheos was born in the year 1686 at Kalamata in the Peloponnḗsos, to wealthy and devout parents Dḗmo and Asēmina. The Orthodox Church commemorates Hierotheos the Righteous of Iveron Monastery on September 13.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Hierotheos the Righteous of Iveron Monastery as a patron when they bear the name Hierotheos at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 13. Greek Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Hierotheos the Righteous of Iveron Monastery, pray to God for us.
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