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Peter
Venerable Peter, Crown Prince of the Horde
New Calendar June 30 Old Calendar July 13
Why they are a saint
Saint Peter, Prince of the Horde, was the nephew of Bergai Khan of the Golden Horde. Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Peter as a patron when they bear the name Peter at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 30. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Peter, 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.