Equal-to-the-Apostles
Averkios the Wonderworker of Hieropolis
Saint Averkios the Wonderworker, Bishop of Hieropolis, Equal of the Apostles
New Calendar October 22 Old Calendar November 4
Why they are a saint
The calendar names Averkios the Wonderworker of Hieropolis as Bishop of Hieropolis. The title marks missionary labor that resembled the work of the first apostles. Orthodox Christians honor that apostolic work of bringing a people to Christ.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Averkios the Wonderworker of Hieropolis as a patron when they bear the name Averkios at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 22. Those who share his calling as a missionary also ask his prayers.
Prayer
O holy Averkios the Wonderworker of Hieropolis, 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.