Saint · 422-432
Celestine
Saint Celestine, Pope of Rome
New Calendar April 8 Old Calendar April 21
Why they are a saint
Saint Celestine, Pope of Rome (422-432), a zealous champion of Orthodoxy, lived during the reign of the holy Emperor Theodosius the Younger (408-450). The Orthodox Church commemorates Celestine on April 8.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Celestine as a patron when they bear the name Celestine at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 8.
Prayer
O holy Celestine, pray to God for us.
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