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Repose of Saint Stephen of Dečani
Repose of Saint Stephen of Dečani, Serbia
New Calendar November 11 Old Calendar November 24
Why they are a saint
Saint Stephen was the son of King Milutin and the father of King Dushan. He was blinded on the orders of his father. Saint Nicholas (December 6) appeared to him in the church of Ovche Polje (Sheep Pasture) and said, “Do not be afraid.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Repose of Saint Stephen of Dečani as a patron when they bear the name Repose at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 11. Serbian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Repose of Saint Stephen of Dečani, 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.