Hierarch
Anthony of Constantinople
Saint Anthony, Patriarch of Constantinople
New Calendar February 12 Old Calendar February 25
Why they are a saint
Anthony of Constantinople served as Patriarch of Constantinople. 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 February 12.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Anthony of Constantinople as a patron when they bear the name Anthony at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 12. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Anthony of 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.