Hierarch
Mellitus of Canterbury
Mellitus, Archbishop of Canterbury
New Calendar April 24 Old Calendar May 7
Why they are a saint
The Church remembers Mellitus, Archbishop of Canterbury. Commemorated as a hierarch of the Church; a short vita was not available for this workbook. Feast day: April 24.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Mellitus of Canterbury as a patron when they bear the name Mellitus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 24. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Mellitus of Canterbury, 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.