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Saint
Leucius of Volokolamsk
Saint Leucius of Volokolamsk
New Calendar August 17 Old Calendar August 30
Why they are a saint
Saint Leucius of Volokolamsk was the founder of the Dormition monastery on the Ruza River (the monastery was located 32 versts from the city of Volokolamsk and 2 versts from the village of Seredo-Stratilatsk). The Orthodox Church commemorates Leucius of Volokolamsk on August 17.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Leucius of Volokolamsk as a patron when they bear the name Leucius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 17.
Prayer
O holy Leucius of Volokolamsk, pray to God for us.
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