Saint
Sergius of Shukhtom
Venerable Sergius of Shukhtom
New Calendar May 19 Old Calendar June 1
Why they are a saint
Saint Sergius (Stephen, in the world) was a Schema-monk of Shukhtom (or Shukhtov) Monastery, located in the village of Shukhtom 50 km from the city of Cherepovets. The Orthodox Church commemorates Sergius of Shukhtom on May 19.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Sergius of Shukhtom as a patron when they bear the name Sergius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 19. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Sergius of Shukhtom, 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.