Hierarch
Eutychius of Constantinople
Saint Eutychius, Patriarch of Constantinople
New Calendar April 6 Old Calendar April 19
Why they are a saint
Eutychius of Constantinople, Patriarch of Constantinople, is kept among the saints. Eutychius of Constantinople, considered a saint in the Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox Christian traditions was the patriarch of Constantinople from 552 to 565 and from 577 to 582. Orthodox Christians remember him as a hierarch who kept the apostolic faith in his see.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Eutychius of Constantinople as a patron when they bear the name Eutychius 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 Eutychius of Constantinople, 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.