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Hierarch
Amphilochius of Vladimir
Saint Amphilochius, Bishop of Vladimir, Volhynia
New Calendar October 10 Old Calendar October 23
Why they are a saint
Amphilochius of Vladimir is remembered as Bishop of Vladimir. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. The faithful ask his prayers as they do of the bishops who shepherded the Church. The New Calendar feast is October 10.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Amphilochius of Vladimir as a patron when they bear the name Amphilochius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 10. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Amphilochius of Vladimir, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.