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Hierarch
Onesimos of Constantinople
Onesimos, Patriarch of Constantinople
New Calendar February 15 Old Calendar February 28
Why they are a saint
Saint Onesimus, Apostle of the Seventy in his youth was a servant of Philemon, a Christian of distinguished lineage, living in the city of Colossae, Phrygia. The Orthodox Church commemorates Onesimos of Constantinople on February 15.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Onesimos of Constantinople as a patron when they bear the name Onesimos at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 15. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Onesimos of Constantinople, 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.