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Saint · 1243–1276
Uroš the Great
New Calendar May 1 Old Calendar May 14
Why they are a saint
Uroš the Great (1243–1276) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on May 1. 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 Uroš the Great as a patron when they bear the name Uroš at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 1. Serbian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Uroš the Great, 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.