Saint
Luke of Simferopol
New Calendar June 11 Old Calendar June 24
Why they are a saint
Valentin Felixovich (Voyno-Yasenetsky), was born on April 14, 1877 in Kerch, and was the third of five children. The Orthodox Church commemorates Luke of Simferopol on June 11.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Luke of Simferopol as a patron when they bear the name Luke at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 11.
Prayer
O holy Luke of Simferopol, 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.