Hierarch
Leontius of Rostov
Saint Leontius, Bishop of Rostov
New Calendar May 23 Old Calendar June 5
Why they are a saint
The calendar names Leontius of Rostov as Bishop of Rostov. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. Orthodox Christians remember him as a hierarch who kept the apostolic faith in his see. The New Calendar feast is May 23.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Leontius of Rostov as a patron when they bear the name Leontius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 23. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Leontius of Rostov, 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.