Saint
Gregory the Righteous of Decapolis
New Calendar November 20 Old Calendar December 3
Why they are a saint
Saint Gregory was born in the Isaurian city of Decapolis (ten cities) in the VIII century. The Orthodox Church commemorates Gregory the Righteous of Decapolis on November 20.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Gregory the Righteous of Decapolis as a patron when they bear the name Gregory at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 20.
Prayer
O holy Gregory the Righteous of Decapolis, 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.