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Saint
Roman of Kirzhachsk
Saint Roman of Kirzhachsk
New Calendar July 29 Old Calendar August 11
Why they are a saint
Saint Roman of Kirzhachsk was a co-ascetic and student of Saint Sergius, Igumen of Radonezh (September 25 and July 5). The Orthodox Church commemorates Roman of Kirzhachsk on July 29.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Roman of Kirzhachsk as a patron when they bear the name Roman at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 29. Russian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Roman of Kirzhachsk, 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.