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Hierarch
Kallistos II of Constantinople
Saint Kallistos II, Patriarch of Constantinople
New Calendar November 22 Old Calendar December 5
Why they are a saint
Kallistos II of Constantinople, Patriarch of Constantinople, is kept among the saints. 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.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Kallistos II of Constantinople as a patron when they bear the name Kallistos at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 22. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Kallistos II 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.