Saint
Joasaph of Belgorod
Saint Joasaph, Bishop of Belgorod
New Calendar December 10 Old Calendar December 23
Why they are a saint
The calendar names Joasaph of Belgorod as Bishop of Belgorod. Joasaph of Belgorod was an 18th-century Russian Orthodox hierarch, bishop of Belgorod from 1748 until his death. Orthodox Christians honor him as one in whom the Gospel was lived to the end.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Joasaph of Belgorod as a patron when they bear the name Joasaph at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 10. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Joasaph of Belgorod, 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.