Saint · 1211
Peter of Korisha
Venerable Peter the Serb († 1275)
New Calendar June 5 Old Calendar June 18
Why they are a saint
Saint Peter was born in 1211 in the village of Unjimir between the city of Pech and the Field of Kosovo. The Orthodox Church commemorates Peter of Korisha on June 5.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Peter of Korisha as a patron when they bear the name Peter at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 5. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Peter of Korisha, 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.