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Saint · 1329
Sergios the Magister
New Calendar June 28 Old Calendar July 11
Why they are a saint
Saints Sergius and Herman settled on the island of Valaam in 1329. The brethren gathered by them spread the light of Orthodoxy in this frontier land.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Sergios the Magister as a patron when they bear the name Sergios at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 28. Russian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Sergios the Magister, 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.