Saint
Melchisedek
Righteous Melchisedek, King of Salem
New Calendar May 22 Old Calendar June 4
Why they are a saint
Righteous Melchisedek, King of Salem is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on May 22. Venerated as a right-believing ruler, honored for a holy life lived in a position of power; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Melchisedek as a patron when they bear the name Melchisedek at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 22. As a ruler, he is also remembered by those who bear responsibility for others.
Prayer
O holy Melchisedek, 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.