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Saint
Micah
Venerable Micah, disciple of Venerable Sergius of Radonezh
New Calendar May 6 Old Calendar May 19
Why they are a saint
Saint Micah of Radonezh was one of the first disciples of Saint Sergius of Radonezh, and lived with him in the same cell, and under his guidance he attained a high degree of spiritual perfection. The Orthodox Church commemorates Micah on May 6.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Micah as a patron when they bear the name Micah at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 6. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Micah, 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.