Hierarch
Germanus of Constantinople
Saint Germanus, Patriarch of Constantinople
New Calendar May 12 Old Calendar May 25
Why they are a saint
Germanus of Constantinople is remembered as Patriarch of Constantinople. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. The Church numbers him among its holy bishops. The New Calendar feast is May 12.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Germanus of Constantinople as a patron when they bear the name Germanus 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 Germanus 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.