Saint
Peter of Moscow
Peter, Alexis, Jonah, Hermogenes & Tikhon, Metropolitans of Moscow
New Calendar October 5 Old Calendar October 18
Why they are a saint
Peter, Alexis, Jonah, Hermogenes & Tikhon, Metropolitans of Moscow is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on October 5. Venerated as a hierarch, a bishop who shepherded the Church in holiness; 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 Peter of Moscow as a patron when they bear the name Peter at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 5. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Peter of Moscow, 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.