Hierarch
Epiphanius of Cyprus
Saint Epiphanius, Bishop of Cyprus
New Calendar May 12 Old Calendar May 25
Why they are a saint
Epiphanius of Cyprus, Bishop of Cyprus, is kept among the saints. Epiphanius of Salamis was the bishop of Salamis, Cyprus, at the end of the 4th century. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. Orthodox Christians remember him as a hierarch who kept the apostolic faith in his see.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Epiphanius of Cyprus as a patron when they bear the name Epiphanius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 12. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Epiphanius of Cyprus, 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.