Hierarch
Meletius of Cyprus
Saint Meletius, Bishop of Cyprus
New Calendar September 21 Old Calendar October 4
Why they are a saint
Meletius of Cyprus served as Bishop of Cyprus. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. The faithful ask his prayers as they do of the bishops who shepherded the Church. The New Calendar feast is September 21.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Meletius of Cyprus as a patron when they bear the name Meletius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 21. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Meletius of Cyprus, 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.