Equal-to-the-Apostles
Clement of Ochrid
Saint Clement of Ochrid, Equal of the Apostles, Bishop of Greater Macedonia, and his companions Nahum, Savva, Gorazd and Angelar
New Calendar July 27 Old Calendar August 9
Why they are a saint
Saints Clement, Bishop of Ochrid, Equal of the Apostles, Nahum, Savva, Gorazd and Angelar1 were Slavs, disciples of Saints Cyril and Methodios (May 11). The Orthodox Church commemorates Clement of Ochrid on July 27.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Clement of Ochrid as a patron when they bear the name Clement at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 27. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Clement of Ochrid, 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.