Saint
Aprion
Venerable Aprion, Bishop of Cyprus
New Calendar February 7 Old Calendar February 20
Why they are a saint
Venerable Aprion, Bishop of Cyprus is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on February 7. 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 Aprion as a patron when they bear the name Aprion at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 7. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Aprion, 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.