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Saint
Our Holy Father Joseph the Confessor
Our Holy Father Joseph the Confessor, Archbishop of Thessalonica
New Calendar July 14 Old Calendar July 27
Why they are a saint
Joseph the Confessor (d. Constantinople, 832) was a 9th-century Archbishop of Thessalonica and brother of Theodore Stoudites. He is commemorated as a saint on 14 July by the Eastern Orthodox Church. Venerated as a confessor who suffered for openly professing faith in Christ.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Our Holy Father Joseph the Confessor as a patron when they bear the name Our at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 14. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Our Holy Father Joseph the Confessor, pray to God for us.
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