Saint · 1347
Philotheus
Venerable Philotheus, Patriarch of Constantinople
New Calendar October 11 Old Calendar October 24
Why they are a saint
Saint Philotheus was a native of Thessalonica, and received the monastic tonsure at an early age. After living for a time at Mt Sinai, he went to Mt Athos and became the igumen of the Great Lavra. In 1347 he became Metropolitan of Heraclea, Thrace. Venerated as a hierarch, a bishop who shepherded the Church in holiness.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Philotheus as a patron when they bear the name Philotheus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 11. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Philotheus, 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.