Saint
Irenarchus
Venerable Irenarchus, Abbot of Solovki
New Calendar July 17 Old Calendar July 30
Why they are a saint
Saint Irenarchus of Solovki accepted tonsure at the Solovki monastery, and in his monastic life he zealously imitated the Monks Zosimus (April 17) and Sabbatius (September 27). The Orthodox Church commemorates Irenarchus on July 17.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Irenarchus as a patron when they bear the name Irenarchus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 17. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Irenarchus, 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.