Hierarch
Spyridon of Serbia
Saint Spyridon, Patriarch of Serbia
New Calendar August 30 Old Calendar September 12
Why they are a saint
The calendar names Spyridon of Serbia as Patriarch of Serbia. Spiridon was the Patriarch of the Serbian Patriarchate of Peć from 1380 to 1389. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. The faithful ask his prayers as they do of the bishops who shepherded the Church.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Spyridon of Serbia as a patron when they bear the name Spyridon at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 30. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Spyridon of Serbia, 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.