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Saint
Trans. Rel. Peter
Trans. Rel. Peter, Metr. Kiev
New Calendar September 6 Old Calendar September 19
Why they are a saint
Trans. Rel. Peter, Metr. Kiev is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on September 6. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Trans. Rel. Peter as a patron when they bear the name Trans. at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 6. Russian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Trans. Rel. Peter, 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.