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Saint · 1370–1373
Joasaph of Meteora
New Calendar May 3 Old Calendar May 16
Why they are a saint
Venerable, titular Emperor of Serbs and Greeks ( r. 1370–1373 ); native name Jovan Uroš Nemanjić; a.k.a.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Joasaph of Meteora as a patron when they bear the name Joasaph at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 3. Serbian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Joasaph of Meteora, 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.