Saint · 12th C
Prince
Venerable Prince Yaroslav, (in baptism Constantine) († 1129), with his children Michael and Theodore, Wonderworkers of Murom (12th C)
New Calendar May 21 Old Calendar June 3
Why they are a saint
The Blessed Holy Princes Konstantin (Constantine) and his sons Michael and Theodore (Feodor) of Murom lived during the XI-XII Centuries. The Orthodox Church commemorates Prince on May 21.
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 May 21. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
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.