Hierarch
John of Constantinople
Saint John, Patriarch of Constantinople
New Calendar August 30 Old Calendar September 12
Why they are a saint
John of Constantinople is remembered as Patriarch of Constantinople. John of Constantinople was an abbot of the Cathares Monastery, in Constantinople. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. Orthodox Christians remember him as a hierarch who kept the apostolic faith in his see.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take John of Constantinople as a patron when they bear the name John at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 30. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy John 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.