Hierarch
Gregory of Omirits
Saint Gregory, Archbishop of Omirits
New Calendar December 19 Old Calendar January 1
Why they are a saint
Gregory of Omirits is remembered as Archbishop of Omirits. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. The faithful ask his prayers as they do of the bishops who shepherded the Church. The New Calendar feast is December 19.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Gregory of Omirits as a patron when they bear the name Gregory at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 19. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Gregory of Omirits, 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.