Saint
Repose of St Seraphim of Sarov
New Calendar January 15 Old Calendar January 28
Why they are a saint
Seraphim of Sarov (Russian: Серафим Саровский; 30 July [O.S. 19 July] 1754 or 1759 – 14 January [O.S. 2 January] 1833), born Prókhor Isídorovich Moshnín (Mashnín) [Про́хор Иси́дорович Мошни́н (Машни́н)], is one of the most renowned Russian saints and is venerated in the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Anglican Communion.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Repose of St Seraphim of Sarov as a patron when they bear the name Repose at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 15. Russian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Repose of St Seraphim of Sarov, 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.