Hierarch
Germanus of Man
Germanus, Bishop of the Isle of Man
New Calendar July 1 Old Calendar July 14
Why they are a saint
The Church remembers Germanus, Bishop of the Isle of Man. Commemorated as a hierarch of the Church; a short vita was not available for this workbook. Feast day: July 1.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Germanus of Man as a patron when they bear the name Germanus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 1. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Germanus of Man, 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.