Saint
Juliana of Lazarevo
Righteous Juliana of Lazarevo and Murom († 1604)
New Calendar January 2 Old Calendar January 15
Why they are a saint
Righteous Juliania of Lazarev and Muromsk presents an astonishing example of a self-denying Russian Christian woman. The Orthodox Church commemorates Juliana of Lazarevo on January 2.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Juliana of Lazarevo as a patron when they bear the name Juliana at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 2. Russian Orthodox faithful also honor her as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Juliana of Lazarevo, pray to God for us.
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