Hierarch
Honoratus of Arles
Saint Honoratus, Archbishop of Arles, founder of Lerins Monastery
New Calendar January 16 Old Calendar January 29
Why they are a saint
Honoratus of Arles served as Archbishop of Arles. 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 January 16.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Honoratus of Arles as a patron when they bear the name Honoratus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 16. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Honoratus of Arles, 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.