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Peter of Constantinople
Venerable Peter of Constantinople († 854)
New Calendar July 1 Old Calendar July 14
Why they are a saint
Saint Peter was born into a patrician family at Constantinople at the end of the eighth century. The Orthodox Church commemorates Peter of Constantinople on July 1.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Peter of Constantinople as a patron when they bear the name Peter at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 1. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Peter 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.