Saint
Richard of Wessex
Richard, King of Wessex
New Calendar February 7 Old Calendar February 20
Why they are a saint
Richard, King of Wessex is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on February 7. Venerated as a right-believing ruler, honored for a holy life lived in a position of power; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Richard of Wessex as a patron when they bear the name Richard at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 7. As a ruler, he is also remembered by those who bear responsibility for others.
Prayer
O holy Richard of Wessex, 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.