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Saint
Our Righteous Father Cyril of Phileus
Our Holy Father Philaret, Metropolitan of Moscow (1867)
New Calendar December 2 Old Calendar December 15
Why they are a saint
Born of a priestly family near Moscow in 1782, he entered seminary at a young age and soon distinguished himself for his piety and his scholarship of ancient languages. The Orthodox Church commemorates Our Righteous Father Cyril of Phileus on December 2.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Our Righteous Father Cyril of Phileus as a patron when they bear the name Our at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 2. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Our Righteous Father Cyril of Phileus, pray to God for us.
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