Saint
Repose of Venerable Diodorus
Repose of Venerable Diodorus, Igoumen of George Hill
New Calendar November 27 Old Calendar December 10
Why they are a saint
Saint Diodoros (Diódoros) of Yuriegorsk, George Hill (Георгиевского холма) was born in the village of Turchasovo on the Onega River, half-way between Archangelsk and Kargopol. The Orthodox Church commemorates Repose of Venerable Diodorus on November 27.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Repose of Venerable Diodorus as a patron when they bear the name Repose at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 27. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Repose of Venerable Diodorus, 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.