Hierarch
Modestos of Jerusalem
Saint Modestos, Archbishop of Jerusalem
New Calendar December 18 Old Calendar December 31
Why they are a saint
Modestos of Jerusalem, Archbishop of Jerusalem, is kept among the saints. 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.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Modestos of Jerusalem as a patron when they bear the name Modestos at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 18. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Modestos of Jerusalem, 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.