The life of St Leonty of Rostov
He was martyred about 1073; his incorrupt relics were uncovered in 1164, and this feast keeps that uncovering.
St Leonty of Rostov
Leontius, a disciple formed under Anthony and Theodosius of the Kiev Caves, was made bishop of Rostov and labored for the enlightenment of a land still largely pagan. Driven out and once beaten by the heathen, he would not abandon his flock but settled nearby and drew the young to Christ by his patience and love, baptizing many.
Feast day
Coming feasts: Sunday, May 23, 2027
The name day for Leonty
Also commemorated on May 23
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Questions
- When is the feast day of St Leonty of Rostov?
- The Orthodox Church commemorates St Leonty of Rostov on May 23 on the New Calendar and June 5 on the Old Calendar.
- Whose name day is the feast of St Leonty of Rostov?
- It is the name day for those named Leonty.
- Who else is commemorated on that day?
- The Church also remembers St Mary, Wife of Cleopas; St Michael of St Sabbas' Monastery; St Michael the Confessor of Synnada; and St Virgin Euphrosyne of Polotsk.
- When is the feast of St Leonty of Rostov in 2027?
- In 2027, on the New Calendar, it falls on Sunday, May 23.
In Orthros
On the feast day Orthros sets the life of St Leonty of Rostov before you, beside the day's fast and readings, free to read.