Hierarch
Hilarion of Kiev
Saint Hilarion, Metropolitan of Kiev
New Calendar October 21 Old Calendar November 3
Why they are a saint
Hilarion of Kiev served as Metropolitan of Kiev. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. His name is kept on the calendar with the other holy hierarchs. The New Calendar feast is October 21.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Hilarion of Kiev as a patron when they bear the name Hilarion at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 21. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Hilarion of Kiev, 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.