Hierarch
Antipater of Bostra
Saint Antipater, Bishop of Bostra, Arabia
New Calendar June 13 Old Calendar June 26
Why they are a saint
As Bishop of Bostra, Antipater of Bostra is numbered with the saints of the Church. Antipater of Bostra was a Greek prelate who served as metropolitan bishop of Bostra in the Roman province of Arabia and was one of the foremost critics of Origen. The Church numbers him among its holy bishops.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Antipater of Bostra as a patron when they bear the name Antipater at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 13. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Antipater of Bostra, 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.