Saint
Mstislav
St. Mstislav the Brave (in baptism George), Prince of Novgorod († 1180)
New Calendar June 14 Old Calendar June 27
Why they are a saint
St. Mstislav the Brave (in baptism George), Prince of Novgorod († 1180) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on June 14. Venerated as a right-believing ruler, honored for a holy life lived in a position of power; 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 Mstislav as a patron when they bear the name Mstislav at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 14. As a ruler, he is also remembered by those who bear responsibility for others.
Prayer
O holy Mstislav, 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.