Martyr
Right-believing Prince Lazarus the Great Martyr of Serbia
Right-believing Prince Lazar, the Great Martyr of Serbia († 1389)
New Calendar June 15 Old Calendar June 28
Why they are a saint
The Holy Prince Lazar of Serbia lived during the fourteenth century at a time when the Turks, having conquered neighboring lands, were preparing to invade Serbia. The Orthodox Church commemorates Right-believing Prince Lazarus the Great Martyr of Serbia on June 15.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Right-believing Prince Lazarus the Great Martyr of Serbia as a patron when they bear the name Right-believing at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 15. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Right-believing Prince Lazarus the Great Martyr of Serbia, 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.