Saint · 1052
Prince
Blessed Prince Vladimir Yaroslavich of Novgorod, the Wonderworker († 1052), and his mother Princess Anna
New Calendar October 4 Old Calendar October 17
Why they are a saint
Blessed Prince Vladimir Yaroslavich of Novgorod, the Wonderworker († 1052), and his mother Princess Anna are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on October 4. 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 October 4. As a ruler, she 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.