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Saint · † 912
Metrius
St Metrius, the worker of land († 912)
New Calendar June 1 Old Calendar June 14
Why they are a saint
St Metrius, the worker of land († 912) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on June 1. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Metrius as a patron when they bear the name Metrius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 1.
Prayer
O holy Metrius, 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.