Saint · † 1570
Philip, Metropolitan of Moscow and All Russia
Hieromartyr Philip, Metropolitan of Moscow and All Russia († 1570)
New Calendar January 9 Old Calendar January 22
Why they are a saint
Saint Philip, Metropolitan of Moscow, in the world Feodor (Theodore), was descended from the illustrious boyar-noble lineage of the Kolychevi, occupying a prominent place in the Boyar duma at the court of the Moscow sovereigns. The Orthodox Church commemorates Hieromartyr on January 9.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Philip as a patron when they bear the name Hieromartyr at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 9. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Philip, Metropolitan of Moscow and All Russia, pray to God for us.
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