Saint
Leander of Seville
Saint Leander of Seville
New Calendar February 27 Old Calendar March 11
Why they are a saint
Saint Leander, the Bishop of Seville, teacher of the Church, and enlightener of Spain, lived in the VI century, and was the scion of an aristocratic family. The Orthodox Church commemorates Leander of Seville on February 27.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Leander of Seville as a patron when they bear the name Leander at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 27.
Prayer
O holy Leander of Seville, 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.