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Hierarch
Joseph of Astrakhan
Saint Joseph, Metropolitan of Astrakhan
New Calendar May 11 Old Calendar May 24
Why they are a saint
Joseph of Astrakhan, Metropolitan of Astrakhan, is kept among the saints. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. The faithful ask his prayers as they do of the bishops who shepherded the Church.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Joseph of Astrakhan as a patron when they bear the name Joseph at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 11. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Joseph of Astrakhan, 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.