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Saint · 1551
Serapion of Kozhe Lake
Venerable Serapion of Kozhe Lake († 1611)
New Calendar June 27 Old Calendar July 10
Why they are a saint
Among the captives whom the Kazan Tatars brought to Moscow in 1551 was the myrza (Tatar Prince) Turtas Gravirovich. The Orthodox Church commemorates Serapion of Kozhe Lake on June 27.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Serapion of Kozhe Lake as a patron when they bear the name Serapion at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 27. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Serapion of Kozhe Lake, 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.