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Saint
Yaropolk
Right-believing Prince Yaropolk (Peter) of Vladimir-Volynski
New Calendar November 21 Old Calendar December 4
Why they are a saint
Right-believing Prince Yaropolk (Peter) of Vladimir-Volynski is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on November 21. Venerated as a right-believing ruler, honored for a holy life lived in a position of power; 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 Yaropolk as a patron when they bear the name Right-believing at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 21. As a ruler, he is also remembered by those who bear responsibility for others.
Prayer
O holy Yaropolk, 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.