Hierarch
Germanus of Auxerre
Saint Germanus, Bishop of Auxerre
New Calendar July 31 Old Calendar August 13
Why they are a saint
Germanus of Auxerre served as Bishop of Auxerre. Germanus of Auxerre was a western Roman clergyman who was bishop of Autissiodorum in Late Antique Gaul. 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 Germanus of Auxerre as a patron when they bear the name Germanus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 31. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Germanus of Auxerre, 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.