Saint · † 1270
Roman
Blessed Roman (Olegovich), Prince of Ryazan († 1270)
New Calendar July 19 Old Calendar August 1
Why they are a saint
Blessed Roman (Olegovich), Prince of Ryazan († 1270) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on July 19. 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 Roman as a patron when they bear the name Roman at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 19. As a ruler, he is also remembered by those who bear responsibility for others.
Prayer
O holy Roman, 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.