Hierarch
Sophronius of Irkutsk
Saint Sophronius, Bishop of Irkutsk
New Calendar March 30 Old Calendar April 12
Why they are a saint
Sophronius of Irkutsk served as Bishop of Irkutsk. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. The Church numbers him among its holy bishops. The New Calendar feast is March 30; this memory is kept in the Russian Church.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Sophronius of Irkutsk as a patron when they bear the name Sophronius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 30. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Sophronius of Irkutsk, 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.