Saint
Vadim the Righteous of Persia
New Calendar April 9 Old Calendar April 22
Why they are a saint
Vadim the Righteous of Persia is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on April 9. Venerated as righteous, one who pleased God by a holy life in the world; 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 Vadim the Righteous of Persia as a patron when they bear the name Vadim at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 9.
Prayer
O holy Vadim the Righteous of Persia, 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.