Hierarch
Amphilokhios of Iconium
Saint Amphilokhios, Bishop of Iconium
New Calendar November 23 Old Calendar December 6
Why they are a saint
As Bishop of Iconium, Amphilokhios of Iconium is numbered with the saints of the Church. Amphilokhios of Iconium is remembered as 4th-century Anatolian Christian saint. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. Orthodox Christians remember him as a hierarch who kept the apostolic faith in his see.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Amphilokhios of Iconium as a patron when they bear the name Amphilokhios at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 23. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Amphilokhios of Iconium, 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.