Saint · 1299
Prince
Holy Prince Theodore of Smolensk († 1299) his sons David and Constantine, Wonderworkers of Yaroslavl
New Calendar September 19 Old Calendar October 2
Why they are a saint
Holy Prince Theodore of Smolensk († 1299) his sons David and Constantine, Wonderworkers of Yaroslavl are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on September 19. Venerated as right-believing ruler, honored for a holy life lived in a position of power; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Prince as a patron when they bear the name Prince at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 19. As a ruler, he is also remembered by those who bear responsibility for others.
Prayer
O holy Prince, 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.