Saint · 352
Liberius
Saint Liberius the Confessor and Pope of Rome († 366)
New Calendar August 27 Old Calendar September 9
Why they are a saint
Saint Liberius the Confessor, Bishop of Rome, became Bishop of Rome in the year 352, after the death of Pope Julius. The Orthodox Church commemorates Liberius on August 27.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Liberius as a patron when they bear the name Liberius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 27.
Prayer
O holy Liberius, 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.