Hierarch
Memnonus of Ephesus
Memnonus, Archbishop of Ephesus
New Calendar December 16 Old Calendar December 29
Why they are a saint
The Church remembers Memnonus, Archbishop of Ephesus. Commemorated as a hierarch of the Church; a short vita was not available for this workbook. Feast day: December 16. Tradition noted: Greek.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Memnonus of Ephesus as a patron when they bear the name Memnonus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 16. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Memnonus of Ephesus, 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.