Saint
Stephen of Komel
Venerable Stephen of Komel the Abbot of Ozersk Monastery, Vologda († 1542)
New Calendar June 12 Old Calendar June 25
Why they are a saint
Venerable Stephen of Komel the Abbot of Ozersk Monastery, Vologda († 1542) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on June 12. Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism; 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 Stephen of Komel as a patron when they bear the name Stephen at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 12. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Stephen of Komel, 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.