Saint · 1392
Our Holy Father Sergius of Radonezh
Our Holy Father Sergius of Radonezh (1392)
New Calendar October 8 Old Calendar October 21
Why they are a saint
Our righteous Father Sergius was born in Rostov, north of Moscow, about the year 1314. The Orthodox Church commemorates Our Holy Father Sergius of Radonezh on October 8.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Our Holy Father Sergius of Radonezh as a patron when they bear the name Our at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 8. Russian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Our Holy Father Sergius of Radonezh, 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.