Saint · † 1015
Passion-bearers
Holy Passion-bearers Princes Boris (in baptism Roman) and Gleb (in baptism David) of Russia († 1015)
New Calendar July 24 Old Calendar August 6
Why they are a saint
Holy Passion-bearers Princes Boris (in baptism Roman) and Gleb (in baptism David) of Russia († 1015) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on July 24. Venerated as right-believing ruler, honored for a holy life lived in a position of power; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Passion-bearers as a patron when they bear the name Passion-bearers at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 24. As a ruler, he is also remembered by those who bear responsibility for others.
Prayer
O holy Passion-bearers, 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.