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Hierarch
Maximus of Serbia
Saint Maximus, Archbishop of Serbia
New Calendar January 18 Old Calendar January 31
Why they are a saint
Maximus of Serbia is remembered as Archbishop of Serbia. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. The faithful ask his prayers as they do of the bishops who shepherded the Church. The New Calendar feast is January 18.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Maximus of Serbia as a patron when they bear the name Maximus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 18. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Maximus of Serbia, 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.