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Saint · † 1015
Passion-Bearer
Holy Passion-Bearer King John-Vladimir of Serbia († 1015)
New Calendar May 22 Old Calendar June 4
Why they are a saint
Holy Passion-Bearer King John-Vladimir of Serbia († 1015) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on May 22. 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 Passion-Bearer as a patron when they bear the name Passion-Bearer at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 22. As a ruler, he is also remembered by those who bear responsibility for others.
Prayer
O holy Passion-Bearer, 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.