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Saint
Amphilochius
St Amphilochius, Bishop of Vladimir Volynskiy
New Calendar August 28 Old Calendar September 10
Why they are a saint
St Amphilochius, Bishop of Vladimir Volynskiy is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on August 28. Venerated as a hierarch, a bishop who shepherded the Church in holiness; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Amphilochius as a patron when they bear the name Amphilochius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 28. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Amphilochius, 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.