Hierarch · 668-685
Germanos of Constantinople
Germanos, Patriarch of Constantinople
New Calendar May 12 Old Calendar May 25
Why they are a saint
Saint Germanus, Patriarch of Constantinople, was born at Constantinople in the seventh century. The Orthodox Church commemorates Germanos of Constantinople on May 12.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Germanos of Constantinople as a patron when they bear the name Germanos at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 12. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Germanos 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.