Martyr
Monastic Martyr Adrian of Poshekhonye
Monastic Martyr Adrian of Poshekhonye, Yaroslavl
New Calendar March 5 Old Calendar March 18
Why they are a saint
Saint Adrian of Poshekhonye was born at Rostov the Great at the end of the sixteenth century, of pious parents named Gregory and Irene. The Orthodox Church commemorates Monastic Martyr Adrian of Poshekhonye on March 5.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Monastic Martyr Adrian of Poshekhonye as a patron when they bear the name Monastic at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 5. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Monastic Martyr Adrian of Poshekhonye, 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.