Saint · 1274
Oleg
St. Oleg, Prince of Briansk († c. 1285)
New Calendar September 20 Old Calendar October 3
Why they are a saint
Holy Prince Oleg Romanovich of Briansk (in Baptism Leontius) was grandson of the holy martyr Prince Michael of Chernigov. The Orthodox Church commemorates Oleg on September 20.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Oleg as a patron when they bear the name Oleg at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 20. As a ruler, he is also remembered by those who bear responsibility for others.
Prayer
O holy Oleg, 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.