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Saint
Confessor Sergius of Paphlagonia
Venerable Confessor Sergius of Paphlagonia
New Calendar June 28 Old Calendar July 11
Why they are a saint
The Holy and Venerable Sergius of Paphlagonia came from the town of Niketia (Nikḗtia) in Amastrisos on the Black Sea. The Orthodox Church commemorates Confessor Sergius of Paphlagonia on June 28.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Confessor Sergius of Paphlagonia as a patron when they bear the name Confessor at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 28. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Confessor Sergius of Paphlagonia, 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.