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Saint
Sophronius the Bulgarian
Venerable Sophronius of Bulgaria († 1510)
New Calendar May 28 Old Calendar June 10
Why they are a saint
The Venerable Sophronios (Stephen in the world) was from the village of Penkovts (Пенкьовци) in Bulgaria, and lived during the XV and XVI centuries. The Orthodox Church commemorates Sophronius the Bulgarian on May 28.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Sophronius the Bulgarian as a patron when they bear the name Sophronius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 28. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Sophronius the Bulgarian, 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.