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Saint
Jordan the Wonderworker
New Calendar May 2 Old Calendar May 15
Why they are a saint
Jordan the Wonderworker is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on May 2. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Jordan the Wonderworker as a patron when they bear the name Jordan at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 2.
Prayer
O holy Jordan the Wonderworker, 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.