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Hierarch
Ephraim the Bulgarian of Serbia
Saint Ephraim the Bulgarian, Patriarch of Serbia
New Calendar June 15 Old Calendar June 28
Why they are a saint
As Patriarch of Serbia, Ephraim the Bulgarian of Serbia 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 the Bulgarian of Serbia as a patron when they bear the name Ephraim at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 15. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Ephraim the Bulgarian of Serbia, 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.