Saint · † 1936
Heraclius
Venerable Heraclius the New Confessor († 1936)
New Calendar May 28 Old Calendar June 10
Why they are a saint
Venerable Heraclius the New Confessor († 1936) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on May 28. Venerated as a confessor who suffered for openly professing faith in Christ; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Heraclius as a patron when they bear the name Heraclius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 28. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Heraclius, 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.