Hierarch
Callistus of Constantinople
Saint Callistus, Patriarch of Constantinople
New Calendar June 20 Old Calendar July 3
Why they are a saint
Callistus of Constantinople, Patriarch of Constantinople, 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 June 20.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Callistus of Constantinople as a patron when they bear the name Callistus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 20. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Callistus of Constantinople, 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.