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Saint
Tarasius of Glushetsa
Saint Tarasius of Glushetsa
New Calendar October 12 Old Calendar October 25
Why they are a saint
Saint Tarasius of Glushetsa was abbot of a monastery built by Saint Stephen of Perm (April 26), and he zealously spread and affirmed the Orthodox Faith among the Zyryani people. The Orthodox Church commemorates Tarasius of Glushetsa on October 12.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Tarasius of Glushetsa as a patron when they bear the name Tarasius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 12. Russian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Tarasius of Glushetsa, 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.