Saint
Moses of Optina
Venerable Moses of Optina († 1862)
New Calendar June 16 Old Calendar June 29
Why they are a saint
Saint Moses (Putilov) was born on January 15, 1782 in the city of Borisogleb in the Yaroslavl province, and was baptized with the name Timothy. The Orthodox Church commemorates Moses of Optina on June 16.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Moses of Optina as a patron when they bear the name Moses at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 16. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Moses of Optina, 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.