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Saint
Ignatius of Loma and Yaroslav
Venerable Ignatius of Lomsk and Yaroslavl († 1591)
New Calendar December 28 Old Calendar January 10
Why they are a saint
Saint Ignatius of Loma and Yaroslav: The circumstances of his life while still in the world are unknown. The Orthodox Church commemorates Ignatius of Loma and Yaroslav on December 28.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Ignatius of Loma and Yaroslav as a patron when they bear the name Ignatius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 28. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Ignatius of Loma and Yaroslav, 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.