Hierarch
Hilarion of Suzdal and Yuriev
Saint Hilarion, Metropolitan of Suzdal and Yuriev
New Calendar December 14 Old Calendar December 27
Why they are a saint
The calendar names Hilarion of Suzdal and Yuriev as Metropolitan of Suzdal and Yuriev. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. Orthodox Christians remember him as a hierarch who kept the apostolic faith in his see.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Hilarion of Suzdal and Yuriev as a patron when they bear the name Hilarion at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 14. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Hilarion of Suzdal and Yuriev, 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.