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Hierarch
Erconwald of London
Erconwald, Bishop of London
New Calendar April 30 Old Calendar May 13
Why they are a saint
The Church remembers Erconwald, Bishop of London. Commemorated as a hierarch of the Church; a short vita was not available for this workbook. Feast day: April 30.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Erconwald of London as a patron when they bear the name Erconwald at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 30. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Erconwald of London, 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.