Hierarch
Confessor Emilian of Kyzikos
Holy Confessor Emilian, Bishop of Kyzikos
New Calendar August 8 Old Calendar August 21
Why they are a saint
Confessor Emilian of Kyzikos, Bishop of Kyzikos, 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 August 8.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Confessor Emilian of Kyzikos as a patron when they bear the name Confessor at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 8. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Confessor Emilian of Kyzikos, 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.