Hierarch
Ephraim of Pereyaslavl
Saint Ephraim, Bishop of Pereyaslavl, Kiev Caves, Far Caves
New Calendar January 28 Old Calendar February 10
Why they are a saint
As Bishop of Pereyaslavl, Ephraim of Pereyaslavl is numbered with the saints of the Church. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. The faithful ask his prayers as they do of the bishops who shepherded the Church.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Ephraim of Pereyaslavl as a patron when they bear the name Ephraim at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 28. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Ephraim of Pereyaslavl, 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.