Saint
Christodoulos the Philosopher
Venerable Christodoulos the Philosopher
New Calendar August 18 Old Calendar August 31
Why they are a saint
The great Church figure and philosopher Saint Christodoulos was from the village of Sakara in the Imereti region. The Orthodox Church commemorates Christodoulos the Philosopher on August 18.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Christodoulos the Philosopher as a patron when they bear the name Christodoulos at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 18. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Christodoulos the Philosopher, 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.