Hierarch
Bucolus of Smyrna
Saint Bucolus, Bishop of Smyrna
New Calendar February 6 Old Calendar February 19
Why they are a saint
Bucolus of Smyrna, Bishop of Smyrna, is kept among the saints. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. The Church numbers him among its holy bishops. The New Calendar feast is February 6; this memory is kept in the Greek Church.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Bucolus of Smyrna as a patron when they bear the name Bucolus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 6. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Bucolus of Smyrna, 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.