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Fool-for-Christ
Maximus the Fool for Christ of Tot'ma
Blessed Maximus of Totma, the Fool-for-Christ († 1650)
New Calendar January 16 Old Calendar January 29
Why they are a saint
Blessed Maximus, Priest of Totma, was for a certain time priest in the city of Tot′ma in Vologda diocese. The Orthodox Church commemorates Maximus the Fool for Christ of Tot'ma on January 16.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Maximus the Fool for Christ of Tot'ma as a patron when they bear the name Maximus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 16. Russian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Maximus the Fool for Christ of Tot'ma, 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.