Saint · † 967
Right-believing Peter of Bulgaria
Right-believing Peter, King of Bulgaria († 967)
New Calendar January 30 Old Calendar February 12
Why they are a saint
Right-believing Peter, King of Bulgaria († 967) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on January 30. 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 Right-believing Peter of Bulgaria as a patron when they bear the name Right-believing at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 30. As a ruler, he is also remembered by those who bear responsibility for others.
Prayer
O holy Right-believing Peter of Bulgaria, 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.