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Saint
Memory of the Third Holy Ecumenical Council in Ephesus
New Calendar September 9 Old Calendar September 22
Why they are a saint
Memory of the Third Holy Ecumenical Council in Ephesus is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on September 9. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; 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 Memory of the Third Holy Ecumenical Council in Ephesus as a patron when they bear the name Memory at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 9. Greek Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Memory of the Third Holy Ecumenical Council in 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.