Saint · 1343
Lazarus of Murom
Venerable Lazarus († 1391) and Athanasius (14th C) of Murom
New Calendar March 8 Old Calendar March 21
Why they are a saint
Saint Lazarus of Murom was a Greek, born at Constantinople. In his native city he became a monk at the High-Mount monastery under the Elder Athanasius Diskotes, builder of many monasteries. Eight years later, Lazarus was under the guidance of Bishop Basil of Caesarea. Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Lazarus of Murom as a patron when they bear the name Lazarus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 8. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Lazarus of Murom, 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.