Saint · 1486–1497
Maximus of Ungro-Wallachia
New Calendar January 31 Old Calendar February 13
Why they are a saint
Đorđe Branković was the last male member of the Branković dynasty, and titular Despot of Serbia from 1486 to 1497. The title was granted to him by Hungarian king Matthias Corvinus. From 1493, he shared the title with his brother Jovan.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Maximus of Ungro-Wallachia as a patron when they bear the name Maximus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 31. Serbian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Maximus of Ungro-Wallachia, 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.