Saint
Longinus
Venerable Longinus, Wonderworker of Yarenga, Solovki
New Calendar July 3 Old Calendar July 16
Why they are a saint
Saint Longinus, the wonderworker of Yarenga, is also commemorated on October 16. Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Longinus as a patron when they bear the name Longinus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 3. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Longinus, 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.