Hierarch
Myron the Wonderworker of Crete
Saint Myron the Wonderworker, Bishop of Crete
New Calendar August 8 Old Calendar August 21
Why they are a saint
Myron the Wonderworker of Crete served as Bishop of Crete. 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. The New Calendar feast is August 8.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Myron the Wonderworker of Crete as a patron when they bear the name Myron at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 8. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Myron the Wonderworker of Crete, 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.