Saint · 5-9
Noah
Righteous Noah
New Calendar December 15 Old Calendar December 28
Why they are a saint
The Righteous Noah is mentioned in the Book of Genesis (chapters 5-9). Seeing the wicked deeds of men, God decided to destroy man from the earth, and even cattle, reptiles, and birds. But Noah found favor with the Lord, Who spared him, his sons and their wives. Venerated as righteous, one who pleased God by a holy life in the world.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Noah as a patron when they bear the name Noah at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 15.
Prayer
O holy Noah, 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.