Saint
Laurence
Venerable Laurence the Recluse and Euthymius the Silent of the Kiev Caves (13th-14th C)
New Calendar January 20 Old Calendar February 2
Why they are a saint
Disdaining the vain glory of this world, Saint Laurence lived in a cave and conquered the passions through prayer and fasting. The Orthodox Church commemorates Laurence on January 20.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Laurence as a patron when they bear the name Laurence at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 20. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Laurence, 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.