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Saint
Leontius of Rădăuţi
Saint Leontius of Rădăuţi
New Calendar July 1 Old Calendar July 14
Why they are a saint
Saint Leontius was born in Rădăuţi, Moldavia in the fourteenth century. He was named Laurence when he received the monastic tonsure.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Leontius of Rădăuţi as a patron when they bear the name Leontius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 1. Romanian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Leontius of Rădăuţi, 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.