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Saint
Cosmas the Hagiopolite
New Calendar October 14 Old Calendar October 27
Why they are a saint
Cosmas the Hagiopolite is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on October 14. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Cosmas the Hagiopolite as a patron when they bear the name Cosmas at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 14.
Prayer
O holy Cosmas the Hagiopolite, 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.