Saint
Stephen of Serbia
Saint Stephen of Serbia, “the blind one”
New Calendar October 9 Old Calendar October 22
Why they are a saint
Saint Stephen Brancovich was the son of the Despot George and Queen Irene, and lived in the fifteenth century. The Orthodox Church commemorates Stephen of Serbia on October 9.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Stephen of Serbia as a patron when they bear the name Stephen at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 9. Serbian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Stephen 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.