Saint
Moses the Black of Scete
New Calendar August 28 Old Calendar September 10
Why they are a saint
Moses the Black of Scete is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on August 28. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Moses the Black of Scete as a patron when they bear the name Moses at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 28.
Prayer
O holy Moses the Black of Scete, 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.