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Hierarch
Gregory Kallidis of Heraclea
Gregory Kallidis, Metropolitan of Heraclea
New Calendar July 25 Old Calendar August 7
Why they are a saint
The Church remembers Gregory Kallidis, Metropolitan of Heraclea. Commemorated as a hierarch of the Church; a short vita was not available for this workbook. Feast day: July 25.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Gregory Kallidis of Heraclea as a patron when they bear the name Gregory at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 25. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Gregory Kallidis of Heraclea, 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.