Saint · 1314
Repose of Venerable Sergius the Wonderworker
Repose of Venerable Sergius the Wonderworker, Abbot of Radonezh
New Calendar September 25 Old Calendar October 8
Why they are a saint
Our righteous Father Sergius was born in Rostov, north of Moscow, about the year 1314. The Orthodox Church commemorates Repose of Venerable Sergius the Wonderworker on September 25.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Repose of Venerable Sergius the Wonderworker as a patron when they bear the name Repose at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 25. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Repose of Venerable Sergius the Wonderworker, 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.