Righteous · patriarchal era (exact century unknown)
Job the Long-Suffering
Righteous Job the Long-Suffering
New Calendar May 6 Old Calendar May 19
Why they are a saint
Job the Long-Suffering was the Old Testament righteous man who endured the loss of everything without cursing God; a model of patience in affliction. The years given for this life are patriarchal era (exact century unknown). His feast keeps a life of faith in household and city.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Traditionally asked to pray for patient endurance of affliction. The reason for this custom is not recorded here.
Prayer
O holy Job the Long-Suffering, 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.
Do not confuse with Job of Pochaev.