Saint · 1337
Stephen Urosh
Saint Stephen-Urosh, the King of Serbia († 1367)
New Calendar December 2 Old Calendar December 15
Why they are a saint
Saint Stephen Urosh, King of Serbia, was son of King Dushan Nemany, and was born in the year 1337. The Orthodox Church commemorates Stephen Urosh on December 2.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Stephen Urosh as a patron when they bear the name Stephen at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 2. As a ruler, he is also remembered by those who bear responsibility for others.
Prayer
O holy Stephen Urosh, 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.