Holy Ruler
Saint Andrew, Prince of Smolensk
October 27 Old CalendarNovember 9 New Calendar
Life
Out of love for Christ he abandoned worldly glory and honor, hid himself in a monastery, and there, disguised and unknown, served as a church attendant for thirty years. He reposed in the Lord peacefully in the year 1390. His wonder-working relics were discovered in 1540.
From the Prologue from Ochrid by St. Nikolai Velimirovich, October 27. Translated by Marcian Sakarya, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Also commemorated on October 27
The full reading for October 27 includes the hymn of praise, a reflection, a contemplation and a homily.
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