Hierarch · 1680–1731
Innocent of Irkutsk
Saint Innocent, first Bishop of Irkutsk
New Calendar November 26 Old Calendar December 9
Why they are a saint
Innocent of Irkutsk was a First bishop of Irkutsk, missionary in Siberia; died on the way to his see's full establishment and is venerated as a wonderworker of Siberia. The years given for this life are 1680–1731. The New Calendar feast is November 26.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Innocent of Irkutsk as a patron when they bear the name Innocent at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 26. Those who share his calling as a missionary also ask his prayers.
Prayer
O holy Innocent of Irkutsk, 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.
Do not confuse with Innocent of Alaska.