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Saint
Trans. Rel. Philip
Trans. Rel. Philip, Metr. Moscow
New Calendar July 16 Old Calendar July 29
Why they are a saint
Trans. Rel. Philip, Metr. Moscow is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on July 16. 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. Philip as a patron when they bear the name Trans. at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 16. Russian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Trans. Rel. Philip, 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.