Saint · 1756
Repose of Venerable Herman of Alaska
Repose of Venerable Herman of Alaska, Wonderworker of All America
New Calendar December 13 Old Calendar December 26
Why they are a saint
St Herman, for many the Patron of North America, was born near Moscow around 1756 to a pious merchant family, and entered monastic life at the age of sixteen, at the Trinity - St Sergius Lavra near St Petersburg. The Orthodox Church commemorates Repose of Venerable Herman of Alaska on December 13.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Repose of Venerable Herman of Alaska as a patron when they bear the name Repose at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 13. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Repose of Venerable Herman of Alaska, 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.