Saint
Christódoulos
Saint Christódoulos, Wonderworker of Patmos
New Calendar March 16 Old Calendar March 29
Why they are a saint
Our Venerable Father Christódoulos 1) was born near Nicaea of Bithynia circa 1020. His parents' names were Theodore and Anna, and their son received the name John in Holy Baptism. He was renowned as an ascetic and a physician throughout the Byzantine Empire.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Christódoulos as a patron when they bear the name Christódoulos at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 16. Greek Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Christódoulos, 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.