Saint
Fathers of the First Six Councils
New Calendar July 14 Old Calendar July 27
Why they are a saint
The Commemoration of the Holy Fathers of the First Six Ecumenical Councils.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Fathers of the First Six Councils as a patron when they bear the name Fathers at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 14. Greek Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Fathers of the First Six Councils, 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.