Hierarch
Cosmas of Chalcedon
Saint Cosmas, Bishop of Chalcedon, and his fellow ascetic, Saint Auxentius
New Calendar April 18 Old Calendar May 1
Why they are a saint
Cosmas of Chalcedon served as Bishop of Chalcedon. 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 April 18; this memory is kept in the whole Orthodox Church.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Cosmas of Chalcedon 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 Chalcedon, 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.