Saint · 1865
Seraphim of Vyritsa
Venerable Seraphim Vyritsky († 1949)
New Calendar March 21 Old Calendar April 3
Why they are a saint
Basil Muraviev (the future Saint Seraphim) was born in 1865 in the town of Cheremovsky in the Yaroslavl province. The Orthodox Church commemorates Seraphim of Vyritsa on March 21.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Seraphim of Vyritsa as a patron when they bear the name Seraphim at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 21. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Seraphim of Vyritsa, 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.