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Hierarch
Joseph of Constantinople
Joseph, Patriarch of Constantinople
New Calendar October 30 Old Calendar November 12
Why they are a saint
The Church remembers Joseph, Patriarch of Constantinople. Commemorated as a hierarch of the Church; a short vita was not available for this workbook. Feast day: October 30. Tradition noted: Greek.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Joseph of Constantinople as a patron when they bear the name Joseph at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 30. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Joseph 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.