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Saint
Sofian Boghiu
New Calendar September 16 Old Calendar September 29
Why they are a saint
Sofian Boghiu (born Serghei Boghiu; 7 October 1912 – 14 September 2002) was a Romanian Orthodox hieromonk, church painter, confessor and spiritual father associated above all with Antim Monastery in Bucharest. The Orthodox Church commemorates Sofian Boghiu on September 16.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Sofian Boghiu as a patron when they bear the name Sofian at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 16. Romanian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Sofian Boghiu, pray to God for us.
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