Hierarch
Paul the New of Constantinople
Saint Paul the New, Patriarch of Constantinople
New Calendar August 30 Old Calendar September 12
Why they are a saint
The calendar names Paul the New of Constantinople as Patriarch of Constantinople. 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 New of Constantinople as a patron when they bear the name Paul at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 30. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Paul the New 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.