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Saint · 6th C
Médard
St Médard, Bishop of Noyon (6th C)
New Calendar June 8 Old Calendar June 21
Why they are a saint
Gregory of Tours, L. de Glor. Conf. c. 95, and Hist. Franc. Venerated as a hierarch, a bishop who shepherded the Church in holiness.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Médard as a patron when they bear the name Médard at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 8. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Médard, 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.