Hieromartyr
Hypatius of Ephesus
Hieromartyr Hypatius, Bishop of Ephesus, and his Presbyter, Andrew
New Calendar September 21 Old Calendar October 4
Why they are a saint
Hypatius of Ephesus is remembered as Bishop of Ephesus. Hypatius of Ephesus was the metropolitan of Ephesus from 531 to about 538. A hieromartyr is honored for dying for Christ while serving as a pastor or, in some commemorations, as a named witness of that rank. Orthodox Christians remember his blood-witness together with the other hieromartyrs.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Hypatius of Ephesus as a patron when they bear the name Hypatius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 21. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Hypatius of Ephesus, 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.