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Hierarch
Kallinikos of Edessa and Pella
Kallinikos, Metropolitan of Edessa and Pella
New Calendar August 8 Old Calendar August 21
Why they are a saint
The Church remembers Kallinikos, Metropolitan of Edessa and Pella. Commemorated as a hierarch of the Church; a short vita was not available for this workbook. Feast day: August 8.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Kallinikos of Edessa and Pella as a patron when they bear the name Kallinikos at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 8. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Kallinikos of Edessa and Pella, 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.