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Hierarch
Peter of Sebaste
Saint Peter, Bishop of Sebaste, in Armenia
New Calendar January 9 Old Calendar January 22
Why they are a saint
Peter of Sebaste is remembered as Bishop of Sebaste. Peter of Sebaste was a bishop, taking his usual name from the city of his bishopric, Sebaste in Lesser Armenia. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. The Church numbers him among its holy bishops.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Peter of Sebaste as a patron when they bear the name Peter at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 9. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Peter of Sebaste, 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.