Saint · 1690
Joseph the Confessor of Maramures
Saint Joseph the Confessor of Maramures
New Calendar April 24 Old Calendar May 7
Why they are a saint
Saint Joseph was born in the seventeenth century, and was consecrated as a bishop in Moldavia (northern Romania) in 1690 by Metropolitan Dositheus. The Orthodox Church commemorates Joseph the Confessor of Maramures on April 24.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Joseph the Confessor of Maramures as a patron when they bear the name Joseph at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 24. Romanian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Joseph the Confessor of Maramures, pray to God for us.
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