Hierarch
Florus of Amisus
Saint Florus, Bishop of Amisus
New Calendar December 18 Old Calendar December 31
Why they are a saint
Florus of Amisus served as Bishop of Amisus. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. His name is kept on the calendar with the other holy hierarchs. The New Calendar feast is December 18; this memory is kept in the whole Orthodox Church.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Florus of Amisus as a patron when they bear the name Florus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 18. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Florus of Amisus, 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.