Hierarch
Juvenal of Jerusalem
Saint Juvenal, Patriarch of Jerusalem
New Calendar July 2 Old Calendar July 15
Why they are a saint
Juvenal of Jerusalem served as Patriarch of Jerusalem. 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. The New Calendar feast is July 2.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Juvenal of Jerusalem as a patron when they bear the name Juvenal at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 2. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Juvenal of Jerusalem, 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.