Venerable Cassian the Greek of Uglich

Today we commemorate the namesake of Saint Cassian (in the world Constantine). Today's commemoration of Saint Cassian is in honor of Emperor Constantine, his patron Saint at Baptism. When he became a monk, he was tonsured with the new name Cassian, in honor of St. John Cassian (Feb. 28), (Feb. 29 in Leap Year). See October 2, the date of his repose, for Saint Cassian's life account.