Hierarch
Eustathios Archbishop of Serbia
New Calendar January 4 Old Calendar January 17
Why they are a saint
The Church remembers Eustathios Archbishop of Serbia. Commemorated as a hierarch of the Church; a short vita was not available for this workbook. Feast day: January 4. Tradition noted: Serbian.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Eustathios Archbishop of Serbia as a patron when they bear the name Eustathios at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 4. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Eustathios Archbishop 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.