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Hierarch
Philon of Kolpasteia
Saint Philon, Bishop of Kolpasteia, Crete
New Calendar January 24 Old Calendar February 6
Why they are a saint
As Bishop of Kolpasteia, Philon of Kolpasteia is numbered with the saints of the Church. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. The Church numbers him among its holy bishops. The New Calendar feast is January 24.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Philon of Kolpasteia as a patron when they bear the name Philon at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 24. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Philon of Kolpasteia, 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.