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Saint
Renewal Thursday
New Calendar April 16 Old Calendar April 29
Why they are a saint
Renewal Thursday is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on April 16. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; 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 Renewal Thursday as a patron when they bear the name Renewal at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 16.
Prayer
O holy Renewal Thursday, 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.