Hierarch
Jeremiah I Patriarch of Constantinople
Saint Jeremiah I Patriarch of Constantinople
New Calendar January 13 Old Calendar January 26
Why they are a saint
Orthodox Christians honor Jeremiah I Patriarch of Constantinople among the saints named for that see. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. His name is kept on the calendar with the other holy hierarchs.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Jeremiah I Patriarch of Constantinople as a patron when they bear the name Jeremiah at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 13. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Jeremiah I Patriarch of Constantinople, 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.