Saint
Longinus of Koryazhemsk
Venerable Longinus of Koryazhemsk, Vologda
New Calendar February 10 Old Calendar February 23
Why they are a saint
Saint Longinus of Koryazhemsk first pursued asceticism at the monastery of Saint Paul of Obnora, and then lived at the Saints Boris and Gleb Solvychegod monastery. The Orthodox Church commemorates Longinus of Koryazhemsk on February 10.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Longinus of Koryazhemsk as a patron when they bear the name Longinus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 10. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Longinus of Koryazhemsk, 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.