Saint · † 1318
Prince Michael
Holy Right-believing Prince Michael of Tver († 1318)
New Calendar November 22 Old Calendar December 5
Why they are a saint
Holy Right-believing Prince Michael of Tver († 1318) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on November 22. Venerated as a right-believing ruler, honored for a holy life lived in a position of power; 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 Prince Michael as a patron when they bear the name Prince at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 22. As a ruler, he is also remembered by those who bear responsibility for others.
Prayer
O holy Prince Michael, 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.