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Saint
Ss Peter
Ss Peter, Aleksy, Jonah, Philip, Germogen, Metrs. Moscow
New Calendar October 18 Old Calendar October 31
Why they are a saint
Ss Peter, Aleksy, Jonah, Philip, Germogen, Metrs. Moscow is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on October 18. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Ss Peter as a patron when they bear the name Ss at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 18. Russian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Ss Peter, 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.