Saint
Moses
Venerable Moses the Wonderworker of the Kiev Caves, far caves (13th-14th C)
New Calendar July 28 Old Calendar August 10
Why they are a saint
Saint Moses lived in the Kiev Caves Monastery during the XIII-XIV centuries, and was completely dedicated to God. The Orthodox Church commemorates Moses on July 28.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Moses as a patron when they bear the name Moses at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 28. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Moses, 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.