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Saint
Serapion of Pskov
Venerable Serapion of Pskov
New Calendar May 15 Old Calendar May 28
Why they are a saint
Saint Serapion of Pskov was born at Yuriev (now Tartu), which then was under the rule of Germans, who sought to stamp out Orthodoxy. The Orthodox Church commemorates Serapion of Pskov on May 15.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Serapion of Pskov as a patron when they bear the name Serapion at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 15. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Serapion of Pskov, 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.