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Saint · 1945
Vasily
Saint Vasily the Confessor, bishop of Kineshemsk (1945)
New Calendar July 31 Old Calendar August 13
Why they are a saint
Saint Vasily the Confessor, bishop of Kineshemsk (1945) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on July 31. Venerated as a confessor who suffered for openly professing faith in Christ; 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 Vasily as a patron when they bear the name Vasily at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 31. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Vasily, 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.