Saint
Jerome
Venerable Jerome (Hieronymus) of Stridonium († c. 420)
New Calendar June 15 Old Calendar June 28
Why they are a saint
Saint Jerome of Stridon was born into a Christian family in the city of Stridon located on the border between Dalmatia and Pannonia. The Orthodox Church commemorates Jerome on June 15.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Jerome as a patron when they bear the name Jerome at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 15. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Jerome, 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.