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Saint
Romanos of Uglich
Romanos, Prince of Uglich
New Calendar February 24 Old Calendar March 8
Why they are a saint
Romanos, Prince of Uglich is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on February 24. 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 Romanos of Uglich as a patron when they bear the name Romanos at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 24. As a ruler, he is also remembered by those who bear responsibility for others.
Prayer
O holy Romanos of Uglich, 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.