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Hierarch
Hierotheos of Hungary
Hierotheos, Bishop of Hungary
New Calendar August 20 Old Calendar September 2
Why they are a saint
The Church remembers Hierotheos, Bishop of Hungary. Commemorated as a hierarch of the Church; a short vita was not available for this workbook. Feast day: August 20.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Hierotheos of Hungary as a patron when they bear the name Hierotheos at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 20. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Hierotheos of Hungary, 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.