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Saint
Our Righteous Father Christodoulus
Our Righteous Father Christodoulus, the Wonderworker of Patmos
New Calendar October 21 Old Calendar November 3
Why they are a saint
Our Righteous Father Christodoulus, the Wonderworker of Patmos is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on October 21. Venerated as righteous, one who pleased God by a holy life in the world; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Our Righteous Father Christodoulus as a patron when they bear the name Our at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 21. Greek Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Our Righteous Father Christodoulus, 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.