Saint · 13th C
Princes
Blessed Princes Basil and Constantine of Yaroslav (13th C)
New Calendar July 3 Old Calendar July 16
Why they are a saint
Blessed Princes Basil and Constantine of Yaroslav (13th C) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on July 3. 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.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Princes as a patron when they bear the name Princes at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 3. As a ruler, he is also remembered by those who bear responsibility for others.
Prayer
O holy Princes, 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.