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Saint
Serapion of Spaso-Eleazar Monastery
Venerable Serapion of Spaso-Eleazar Monastery, Pskov
New Calendar September 7 Old Calendar September 20
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 Spaso-Eleazar Monastery on September 7.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Serapion of Spaso-Eleazar Monastery as a patron when they bear the name Serapion at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 7. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Serapion of Spaso-Eleazar Monastery, pray to God for us.
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