Hierarch
Boniface the Merciful of Ferentino
Saint Boniface the Merciful, Bishop of Ferentino
New Calendar December 19 Old Calendar January 1
Why they are a saint
Boniface the Merciful of Ferentino, Bishop of Ferentino, is kept among the saints. 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 December 19.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Boniface the Merciful of Ferentino as a patron when they bear the name Boniface at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 19. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Boniface the Merciful of Ferentino, 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.