Equal-to-the-Apostles · † 885
Equal-to-the-Apostles
Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Methodius, Archbishop of Moravia, Enlightener of the Slavs († 885)
New Calendar April 6 Old Calendar April 19
Why they are a saint
The Church remembers Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Methodius, Archbishop of Moravia, Enlightener of the Slavs († 885). Numbered among the apostles (of the Twelve or of the Seventy); commemorated with the apostolic Church. Feast day: April 6.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Equal-to-the-Apostles as a patron when they bear the name Equal-to-the-Apostles at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 6. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Equal-to-the-Apostles, 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.