Saint
Mardarije
Saint Mardarije (Uskokovic) of Libertyville
New Calendar December 12 Old Calendar December 25
Why they are a saint
Saint Mardarije (Uskokovic) of Libertyville is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on December 12. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Mardarije as a patron when they bear the name Mardarije at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 12. pan-Orthodox, OCA/Alaskan, Serbian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Mardarije, 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.