Hierarch
Germanus of Paris
Saint Germanus, Bishop of Paris
New Calendar May 28 Old Calendar June 10
Why they are a saint
As Bishop of Paris, Germanus of Paris is numbered with the saints of the Church. 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 May 28.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Germanus of Paris as a patron when they bear the name Germanus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 28. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Germanus of Paris, 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.