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Saint
Kenelm of Mercia
Kenelm, Prince of Mercia
New Calendar July 17 Old Calendar July 30
Why they are a saint
Kenelm, Prince of Mercia is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on July 17. Venerated as a right-believing ruler, honored for a holy life lived in a position of power; 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 Kenelm of Mercia as a patron when they bear the name Kenelm at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 17. As a ruler, he is also remembered by those who bear responsibility for others.
Prayer
O holy Kenelm of Mercia, 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.