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Saint
Ruth
Righteous Ruth
New Calendar December 15 Old Calendar December 28
Why they are a saint
Information about the Righteous Ruth, the wife of Boaz, may be found in the Old Testament book bearing her name. The Orthodox Church commemorates Ruth on December 15.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Ruth as a patron when they bear the name Ruth at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 15.
Prayer
O holy Ruth, 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.