Saint
Irenarchus the Recluse of Rostov
Venerable Irenarchus, Recluse of Rostov († 1616)
New Calendar January 13 Old Calendar January 26
Why they are a saint
Irenarchus, Hermit of Rostov, was born into a peasant family in the village of Kondakovo in the Rostov district. The Orthodox Church commemorates Irenarchus the Recluse of Rostov on January 13.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Irenarchus the Recluse of Rostov as a patron when they bear the name Irenarchus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 13. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Irenarchus the Recluse of Rostov, 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.