"OK, I am much less familiar with the structure of an Orthodox prayer to a Saint."
I think as a general proposition on a personal basis it may be rather less formulaic while on a liturgical basis more formal. As an example of how we pray for help to a saint, here's a prayer from the vespers for today's feast, which has to do with the relics of my patron saint +John Chrysostomos:
Apolytikion in the Plagal of the Fourth Tone
The grace of your words illuminated the universe like a shining beacon. It amassed treasures of munificence in the world. It demonstrated the greatness of humility, teaching us by your own words; therefore, O Father John Chrysostom, intercede to Christ the Logos for the salvation of our souls.
The grace of your words illuminated the universe like a shining beacon. It amassed treasures of munificence in the world. It demonstrated the greatness of humility, teaching us by your own words; therefore, O Father John Chrysostom, intercede to Christ the Logos for the salvation of our souls.
Thanks Kolo. This appears to me to be as advertised, and very different from other prayers I have seen. I see no worship here.