Hierarch
Cosmas of Calcydon
Cosmas, Bishop of Calcydon
New Calendar April 18 Old Calendar May 1
Why they are a saint
Saint Cosmas, Bishop of Chalcedon, and his companion Saint Auxentius, lived during the ninth century, at a time when the Iconoclasts oppressed the Orthodox. The Orthodox Church commemorates Cosmas of Calcydon on April 18.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Cosmas of Calcydon as a patron when they bear the name Cosmas at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 18. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Cosmas of Calcydon, 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.