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Saint
Finbar the Confessor of Cork
Finbar the Confessor, First Bishop of Cork
New Calendar September 25 Old Calendar October 8
Why they are a saint
Finbar the Confessor, First Bishop of Cork is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on September 25. Venerated as a confessor who suffered for openly professing faith in Christ; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Finbar the Confessor of Cork as a patron when they bear the name Finbar at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 25. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Finbar the Confessor of Cork, 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.