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Hierarch
Ignatius of Smolensk
Saint Ignatius, Wonderworker and Bishop of Smolensk
New Calendar January 29 Old Calendar February 11
Why they are a saint
As Bishop of Smolensk, Ignatius of Smolensk is numbered with the saints of the Church. The calendar itself calls this saint a wonderworker, which is how the Church records that holiness. 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 Ignatius of Smolensk as a patron when they bear the name Ignatius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 29. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Ignatius of Smolensk, 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.