Hierarch
Our Holy Father Irenaeus
Our Holy Father Kallinikos, Patriarch of Constantinople
New Calendar August 23 Old Calendar September 5
Why they are a saint
The Church remembers Our Holy Father Kallinikos, Patriarch of Constantinople. Commemorated as a hierarch of the Church; a short vita was not available for this workbook. Feast day: August 23.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Our Holy Father Irenaeus as a patron when they bear the name Our at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 23. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Our Holy Father Irenaeus, 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.