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Saint
Preparation for
Preparation for the Nativity Fast
New Calendar November 14 Old Calendar November 27
Why they are a saint
Preparation for the Nativity Fast is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on November 14. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; 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 Preparation for as a patron when they bear the name Preparation at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 14.
Prayer
O holy Preparation for, 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.