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Saint
Hervius of Plouvien
Saint Hervius of Plouvien
New Calendar June 17 Old Calendar June 30
Why they are a saint
Saint Hervius of Plouvien is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on June 17. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; 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 Hervius of Plouvien as a patron when they bear the name Hervius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 17.
Prayer
O holy Hervius of Plouvien, 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.