Saint
Brannock of Braunton
Saint Brannock of Braunton
New Calendar January 7 Old Calendar January 20
Why they are a saint
Saint Brannock lived in the sixth century, and tutored the children of the Welsh ruler Brychan. The Orthodox Church commemorates Brannock of Braunton on January 7.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Brannock of Braunton as a patron when they bear the name Brannock at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 7.
Prayer
O holy Brannock of Braunton, 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.