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Saint · 1654
Philip of Sukhona
Saint Philip of Sukhona
New Calendar August 17 Old Calendar August 30
Why they are a saint
Saint Philip of Sukhona was a hermit on Mt. Yankov, on the left bank of the Sukhona River, two versts from the city of Ustiug. The Ustiug inhabitants built a monastery at the place of his ascetic deeds, so as to learn monastic life under his guidance.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Philip of Sukhona as a patron when they bear the name Philip at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 17.
Prayer
O holy Philip of Sukhona, pray to God for us.
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