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Saints Peter and Fevronia
Saints Peter and Fevronia (tonsured David and Euphrosyne), Wonderworkers of Murom
New Calendar June 25 Old Calendar July 8
Why they are a saint
Holy Prince Peter (David in monasticism) and Holy Princess Febronia (Euphrosyne - Euphrosynē - in monasticism), Wonderworkers of Murom. The Orthodox Church commemorates Saints Peter and Fevronia on June 25.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Saints Peter and Fevronia as a patron when they bear the name Saints at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 25. Russian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Saints Peter and Fevronia, 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.