Hierarch
Theognostus of Kiev and All Russia
Saint Theognostus, Metropolitan of Kiev and All Russia
New Calendar March 14 Old Calendar March 27
Why they are a saint
Theognostus of Kiev and All Russia served as Metropolitan of Kiev and All Russia. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. His name is kept on the calendar with the other holy hierarchs. The New Calendar feast is March 14.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Theognostus of Kiev and All Russia as a patron when they bear the name Theognostus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 14. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Theognostus of Kiev and All Russia, 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.