Saint
Isaakios & Meletios of Cyprus
Isaakios & Meletios, Bishops of Cyprus
New Calendar September 21 Old Calendar October 4
Why they are a saint
Isaakios & Meletios, Bishops of Cyprus is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on September 21. Venerated as a hierarch, a bishop who shepherded the Church in holiness; 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 Isaakios & Meletios of Cyprus as a patron when they bear the name Isaakios at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 21. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Isaakios & Meletios of Cyprus, 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.