Fool-for-Christ · 1363-1389
Michael the Fool-for-Christ of the Klops Monastery
Venerable Michael the Fool-for Christ, of the Klops Monastery in Novgorod († c. 1453-1456)
New Calendar January 11 Old Calendar January 24
Why they are a saint
The Monk Michael of Klopsk was descended of boyar (noble) lineage, and he was a kinsman of GreatPrince Dimitrii Donskoi (1363-1389). The Orthodox Church commemorates Michael the Fool-for-Christ of the Klops Monastery on January 11.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Michael the Fool-for-Christ of the Klops Monastery as a patron when they bear the name Michael at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 11. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Michael the Fool-for-Christ of the Klops Monastery, 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.