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Hierarch
Michael Choniates of Athens
Michael Choniates, Metropolitan of Athens
New Calendar July 4 Old Calendar July 17
Why they are a saint
The Church remembers Michael Choniates, Metropolitan of Athens. Commemorated as a hierarch of the Church; a short vita was not available for this workbook. Feast day: July 4. Tradition noted: Greek.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Michael Choniates of Athens as a patron when they bear the name Michael at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 4. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Michael Choniates of Athens, 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.