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Saint · 1861
Matthew of Zaransk
Venerable Matthew of Zaransk
New Calendar May 27 Old Calendar June 9
Why they are a saint
Venerable Matthew of Zaransk (in the world Mētrophánēs Kuzmich Svetov) was born in 1861, in the city of Vyatka. The Orthodox Church commemorates Matthew of Zaransk on May 27.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Matthew of Zaransk as a patron when they bear the name Matthew at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 27. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Matthew of Zaransk, 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.