Saint · 1294
Repose of the Holy Right-believing Princess Anna of Kashin
New Calendar October 2 Old Calendar October 15
Why they are a saint
The Holy Right-believing Princess Anna of Kashin, a daughter of the Rostov prince Demetrius Borisovich, in 1294 became the wife of the holy Great Prince Michael Yaroslavich of Tver, who was murdered by the Mongol-Tatars of the Horde in 1318, (November 22). The Orthodox Church commemorates Repose of the Holy Right-believing Princess Anna of Kashin on October 2.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Repose of the Holy Right-believing Princess Anna of Kashin as a patron when they bear the name Repose at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 2. As a ruler, she is also remembered by those who bear responsibility for others.
Prayer
O holy Repose of the Holy Right-believing Princess Anna of Kashin, 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.