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Saint
Callia
Saint Callia of Constantinople
New Calendar February 12 Old Calendar February 25
Why they are a saint
Saint Callia of Constantinople is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on February 12. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Callia as a patron when they bear the name Callia at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 12. Greek Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Callia, 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.