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Repose of Venerable Cornelius of Pereyaslavl
Repose of Venerable Cornilius of Pereyaslavl († 1693)
New Calendar July 22 Old Calendar August 4
Why they are a saint
Saint Cornelius of Pereyaslavl, in the world Konon, was the son of a Ryazan merchant. The Orthodox Church commemorates Repose of Venerable Cornelius of Pereyaslavl on July 22.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Repose of Venerable Cornelius of Pereyaslavl as a patron when they bear the name Repose at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 22. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Repose of Venerable Cornelius of Pereyaslavl, 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.