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Hierarch
Coronatus of Nicomedia
Saint Coronatus, Bishop of Nicomedia
New Calendar September 12 Old Calendar September 25
Why they are a saint
Coronatus of Nicomedia is remembered as Bishop of Nicomedia. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. The Church numbers him among its holy bishops. The New Calendar feast is September 12; this memory is kept in the Greek Church.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Coronatus of Nicomedia as a patron when they bear the name Coronatus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 12. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Coronatus of Nicomedia, 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.