Saint
Priest Aaron
Righteous Priest Aaron
New Calendar December 15 Old Calendar December 28
Why they are a saint
The Righteous Aaron was the son of Amram and Jochebed, and the elder brother of the Prophet Moses the God-seer, and also of Miriam. The Orthodox Church commemorates Priest Aaron on December 15.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Priest Aaron as a patron when they bear the name Priest at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 15.
Prayer
O holy Priest Aaron, 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.