Saint · 775
Hilarion the New
Venerable Hilarion the New, Abbot of the Dalmatian Monastery († 845)
New Calendar June 6 Old Calendar June 19
Why they are a saint
The Monk Ilarion (Hilary) the New was born of pious parents, Peter and Theodosia, who raised him in the virtues and instructed him in Holy Scripture. The Orthodox Church commemorates Hilarion the New on June 6.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Hilarion the New as a patron when they bear the name Hilarion at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 6. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Hilarion the New, 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.