Hierarch
Gregory
Gregory & Anastasios, Patriarchs of Antioch
New Calendar April 20 Old Calendar May 3
Why they are a saint
The Church remembers Gregory & Anastasios, Patriarchs of Antioch. Commemorated as a hierarch of the Church; a short vita was not available for this workbook. Feast day: April 20. Tradition noted: Antiochian.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Gregory as a patron when they bear the name Gregory at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 20. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Gregory, 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.