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Saint
Maximus the New
Saint Maximus the New
New Calendar January 18 Old Calendar January 31
Why they are a saint
Saint Maximus the New was the son of King Stephen of Serbia (December 10). He became a monk at Manasija, but had to flee into a mountainous region of Romania because of the Moslems. He was consecrated as Metropolitan of Wallachia.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Maximus the New as a patron when they bear the name Maximus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 18. Serbian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Maximus the New, 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.