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Saint · 1493
Sergius of Malopinega
Venerable Sergius of Malopinezh († 1585)
New Calendar November 16 Old Calendar November 29
Why they are a saint
Saint Sergius of Malopinega (in the world Simeon), was born in 1493. His father, Markian Stephanovich Nekliud, was descended from Novgorod nobles. Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Sergius of Malopinega as a patron when they bear the name Sergius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 16. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Sergius of Malopinega, 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.