Hierarch
Repose of Saint Herman
Repose of Saint Herman, Archbishop of Kazan
New Calendar November 6 Old Calendar November 19
Why they are a saint
Saint Herman, Archbishop of Kazan, lived during the sixteenth century. He was born in the city of Staritsa, and was descended from the old boyar nobility of the Polevi. Venerated as a hierarch, a bishop who shepherded the Church in holiness.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Repose of Saint Herman as a patron when they bear the name Repose at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 6. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Repose of Saint Herman, 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.