Saint
Stephen Stiljianovitch of Serbia
Saint Stephen Stiljianovich of Serbia († 1515)
New Calendar October 4 Old Calendar October 17
Why they are a saint
Saint Stephen Stiljianovich of Serbia was born into a pious Christian family in the Serbian city of Zhupa (south of Zakholmya). The Orthodox Church commemorates Stephen Stiljianovitch of Serbia on October 4.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Stephen Stiljianovitch of Serbia as a patron when they bear the name Stephen at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 4. Serbian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Stephen Stiljianovitch 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.