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Theophanes of the Roslavl Forests
Saint Theophanes of the Roslavl Forests
New Calendar June 15 Old Calendar June 28
Why they are a saint
The holy Schema-monk Theophanes (in the world, Theodore Talunin) was from Vladimir Province. The Orthodox Church commemorates Theophanes of the Roslavl Forests on June 15.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Theophanes of the Roslavl Forests as a patron when they bear the name Theophanes at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 15. Romanian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Theophanes of the Roslavl Forests, 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.