Hierarch
Eutychius of Melitene
Saint Eutychius, Bishop of Melitene
New Calendar May 28 Old Calendar June 10
Why they are a saint
Eutychius of Melitene, Bishop of Melitene, is kept among the saints. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. The faithful ask his prayers as they do of the bishops who shepherded the Church.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Eutychius of Melitene as a patron when they bear the name Eutychius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 28. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Eutychius of Melitene, 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.