Hierarch
Archbishop Andronicus of Perm
New Martyr Archbishop Andronicus of Perm
New Calendar June 4 Old Calendar June 17
Why they are a saint
Orthodox Christians honor Archbishop Andronicus of Perm as a bishop of the Church. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. His name is kept on the calendar with the other holy hierarchs. The New Calendar feast is June 4.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Archbishop Andronicus of Perm as a patron when they bear the name Archbishop at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 4. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Archbishop Andronicus of Perm, 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.