Hierarch
Pitirim of Tambov
Saint Pitirim, Bishop of Tambov
New Calendar July 28 Old Calendar August 10
Why they are a saint
Pitirim of Tambov served as Bishop of Tambov. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. The Church numbers him among its holy bishops. The New Calendar feast is July 28; this memory is kept in the whole Orthodox Church.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Pitirim of Tambov as a patron when they bear the name Pitirim at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 28. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Pitirim of Tambov, 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.