Hierarch · 1260
Repose of Saint Peter
Repose of Saint Peter, Metropolitan of Moscow, Wonderworker of All Russia
New Calendar December 21 Old Calendar January 3
Why they are a saint
Saint Peter was born in Volhynia in 1260 and entered a monastery there at the age of thirteen. The Orthodox Church commemorates Repose of Saint Peter on December 21.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Repose of Saint Peter as a patron when they bear the name Repose at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 21. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Repose of Saint Peter, 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.