Saint
Kevin of Glendalough
Kevin, Abbot of Glendalough
New Calendar June 3 Old Calendar June 16
Why they are a saint
Saint Kevin (Coemgen) was born in Leinster in the early decades of the sixth century, the age of Saints Columba (June 9), Columbanus of Luxeuil (November 21), Comgall of Bangor (May 10), Finnian of Clonard (December 12), Kieran of Clonmacnoise (September 9), and many other great saints. The Orthodox Church commemorates Kevin of Glendalough on June 3.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Kevin of Glendalough as a patron when they bear the name Kevin at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 3. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Kevin of Glendalough, 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.