Hierarch
Paul the Confessor of Constantinople
Saint Paul the Confessor, Archbishop of Constantinople
New Calendar November 6 Old Calendar November 19
Why they are a saint
Paul the Confessor of Constantinople, Archbishop of Constantinople, is kept among the saints. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. The faithful ask his prayers as they do of the bishops who shepherded the Church.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Paul the Confessor of Constantinople as a patron when they bear the name Paul at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 6. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Paul the Confessor 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.