No icon yet
Saint · 963 - 969
Ignatius of Christ the Savior Monastery
Venerable Ignatius, Abbot in Asia Minor († 963-975)
New Calendar September 27 Old Calendar October 10
Why they are a saint
Saint Ignatius was Igoumen of the Monastery of Christ the Savior, also called Bathéos Ryakos (Deep River). The Orthodox Church commemorates Ignatius of Christ the Savior Monastery on September 27.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Ignatius of Christ the Savior Monastery as a patron when they bear the name Ignatius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 27. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Ignatius of Christ the Savior Monastery, 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.