Fool-for-Christ
Andrew the Fool-For-Christ at Constantinople
Blessed Andrew, Fool-for-Christ, at Constantinople († c. 936)
New Calendar October 2 Old Calendar October 15
Why they are a saint
St Andrew was bought as a slave by Theognostos,a wealthy citizen of Constantinople, during the reign of the Emperor Leo the Wise. The Orthodox Church commemorates Andrew the Fool-For-Christ at Constantinople on October 2.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Andrew the Fool-For-Christ at Constantinople as a patron when they bear the name Andrew at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 2. Greek Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Andrew the Fool-For-Christ at Constantinople, 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.