Saint
Philotheus the Presbyter in Asia Minor
St. Philotheus the Presbyter in Asia Minor (10th C)
New Calendar September 15 Old Calendar September 28
Why they are a saint
The Holy Presbyter and Wonderworker Philotheus lived in the tenth century in the village of Mravin (or Myrmix) located in Bythnia in Asia Minor. The Orthodox Church commemorates Philotheus the Presbyter in Asia Minor on September 15.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Philotheus the Presbyter in Asia Minor as a patron when they bear the name Philotheus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 15.
Prayer
O holy Philotheus the Presbyter in Asia Minor, 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.