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Saint · † 1015
Killing of the Holy Right-Believing Prince Gleb, in Baptism David
Killing of the Holy Right-Believing Prince Gleb, in Baptism David († 1015)
New Calendar September 5 Old Calendar September 18
Why they are a saint
Killing of the Holy Right-Believing Prince Gleb, in Baptism David († 1015) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on September 5. 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 Killing of the Holy Right-Believing Prince Gleb as a patron when they bear the name Killing at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 5. As a ruler, he is also remembered by those who bear responsibility for others.
Prayer
O holy Killing of the Holy Right-Believing Prince Gleb, in Baptism David, 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.