Hierarch · 1782
Repose of Saint Philaret
Repose of Saint Philaret (Drozdov), Metropolitan of Moscow
New Calendar November 19 Old Calendar December 2
Why they are a saint
Born of a priestly family near Moscow in 1782, he entered seminary at a young age and soon distinguished himself for his piety and his scholarship of ancient languages. The Orthodox Church commemorates Repose of Saint Philaret on November 19.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Repose of Saint Philaret as a patron when they bear the name Repose at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 19. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Repose of Saint Philaret, 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.