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Saint
Coprios the Righteous
Venerable Coprios of Palestine († 530)
New Calendar September 24 Old Calendar October 7
Why they are a saint
Saint Copres was found as a newborn infant by monks of the monastery of Saint Theodosius in Palestine. The Orthodox Church commemorates Coprios the Righteous on September 24.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Coprios the Righteous as a patron when they bear the name Coprios at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 24. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Coprios the Righteous, 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.