Hierarch
Pitirim of Perm
Saint Pitirim, Bishop of Perm
New Calendar August 19 Old Calendar September 1
Why they are a saint
Pitirim of Perm is remembered as Bishop of Perm. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. The faithful ask his prayers as they do of the bishops who shepherded the Church. The New Calendar feast is August 19.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Pitirim of Perm as a patron when they bear the name Pitirim at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 19. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Pitirim of Perm, 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.