Saint · 1094
Our Holy Father Stephen
Our Holy Father Stephen, Abbot of the Kiev Caves and Bishop of Vladimir (1094)
New Calendar May 10 Old Calendar May 23
Why they are a saint
He was a disciple of St Theodosius of the Kiev Caves (commemorated May 3), and became abbot of the Monastery of the Caves. The Orthodox Church commemorates Our Holy Father Stephen on May 10.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Our Holy Father Stephen as a patron when they bear the name Our at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 10. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Our Holy Father Stephen, 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.