Saint · 1355–1371
Uroš the Weak
New Calendar December 15 Old Calendar December 28
Why they are a saint
Uroš the Weak (1355–1371) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on December 15. 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 Weak as a patron when they bear the name Uroš at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 15. Serbian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Uroš the Weak, 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.