Saint · 1815
Igoumen Parthenios of Kiziltash Monastery
New Calendar September 4 Old Calendar September 17
Why they are a saint
The future Igoumen Parthenios was born in 1815 in Elizavetgrad. On December 23, 1845, he was tonsured as a monk, and on April 8, 1846, he was ordained as a Heromonk.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Igoumen Parthenios of Kiziltash Monastery as a patron when they bear the name Igoumen at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 4.
Prayer
O holy Igoumen Parthenios of Kiziltash Monastery, pray to God for us.
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