On December 6, 2024, the memory of Bishop Mitrophan of Voronezh and Saint Prince Alexander Nevsky is observed. On this day, it is customary to pray for protection for oneself and the country from enemies, and to commemorate the fallen warriors. The future Saint Mitrophan, who was born with the name Mikhail, was born on November 6, 1623. He was a devout man but did not initially think about monasticism. He got married, but at the age of 40, after being widowed, he decided to go to a monastery. He went to the Zolotnikovskaya Desert and there he took the monastic vows. He was an intelligent man, a great orator, and soon his sermons began attracting many believers to the monastery. He zealously fought against the schismatics, superstitions, and immorality. Mitrophan supported the young Tsar Peter I and remained close to him until the end of his life. Sensing the approach of death, he took the schema and was buried peacefully in the Annunciation Cathedral of Voronezh. His relics are still venerated by thousands of pilgrims. Who was Prince Alexander Nevsky? Prince Alexander, future Grand Prince of Kyiv and Vladimir, was the second son of Prince Yaroslav Vsevolodovich of Pereiaslavl-Zalessky. He was born in 1221. At the age of 15, he became the Prince of Novgorod. At the age of 12, Alexander began participating in military campaigns against the Livonian Order. He won several battles and finally, in 1242, dealt a decisive blow to the enemy at Lake Chud. In 1245, Alexander, who earned the nickname Nevsky, defeated the army of Lithuanian princes. After the death of his father, Alexander took the throne of Kyiv. He made many efforts to unite the Russian lands, never fearing to fight enemies. Nevsky went on a diplomatic mission to the Horde, but on his way back, he fell ill and died on November 14, 1263. Metropolitan Cyril announced the prince’s death with the words: “The sun of the Russian land has set.” His relics are now kept in the Alexander Nevsky Lavra in St. Petersburg. What is allowed on December 6, 2024? Pray for the health of soldiers and for the repose of the souls of those fallen in battle. It is customary to bake pies. Invite relatives and friends to a feast. Try to control yourself and be kind to everyone. What is not allowed on December 6, 2024? Getting angry. Having conflicts. Asking for help.