Equal-to-the-Apostles · 916
Equal-to-the-Apostles
Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Clement of Ochrid († 916), Bishop of Greater Macedonia, with Saints Naum, Sabbas, Gorazd and Angelar, desciples of Sts Cyrill and Methodius
New Calendar July 27 Old Calendar August 9
Why they are a saint
The Church remembers Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Clement of Ochrid († 916), Bishop of Greater Macedonia, with Saints Naum, Sabbas, Gorazd and Angelar, desciples of Sts Cyrill and Methodius. Numbered among the apostles (of the Twelve or of the Seventy); commemorated with the apostolic Church. Feast day: July 27. Tradition noted: Bulgarian.
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 July 27. 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.