Saint
Sylvester
Venerable Sylvester, Abbot of Obnora († 1379)
New Calendar April 25 Old Calendar May 8
Why they are a saint
Venerable Sylvester of Obnora lived in the XIV century and was the contemporary of Saint Alexei, Metropolitan of Moscow, and one of the disciples of Saint Sergius of Radonezh. The Orthodox Church commemorates Sylvester on April 25.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Sylvester as a patron when they bear the name Sylvester at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 25. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Sylvester, 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.