Saint · 1854
Repose of Saint Alexis Toth
Repose of Saint Alexis Toth, Confessor and Defender of Orthodoxy in America
New Calendar May 7 Old Calendar May 20
Why they are a saint
This light of Orthodoxy in North America was born in Austro-Hungary in 1854, to poor Carpatho-Russian parents. The Orthodox Church commemorates Repose of Saint Alexis Toth on May 7.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Repose of Saint Alexis Toth as a patron when they bear the name Repose at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 7. OCA/Alaskan Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Repose of Saint Alexis Toth, 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.