Apostle · 1797
Repose of Saint Innocent
Repose of Saint Innocent, Metropolitan of Moscow, Enlightener of the Aleuts, Apostle to the Americas
New Calendar March 31 Old Calendar April 13
Why they are a saint
He was born in Siberia in 1797 to a clerical family, and became a married parish priest in Irkutsk. The Orthodox Church commemorates Repose of Saint Innocent on March 31.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Repose of Saint Innocent as a patron when they bear the name Repose at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 31. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Repose of Saint Innocent, 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.