Hierarch
Joseph the Patriarch
Righteous Joseph the Patriarch
New Calendar March 31 Old Calendar April 13
Why they are a saint
The Righteous Joseph the Fair was the son of the Old Testament Patriarch Jacob and his wife Rachel (Genesis 37:3). The Orthodox Church commemorates Joseph the Patriarch on March 31.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Joseph the Patriarch as a patron when they bear the name Joseph at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 31. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Joseph the Patriarch, 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.