Saint
Phocas of Sinope
Hieromartyr Phocas, Bishop of Sinope
New Calendar September 22 Old Calendar October 5
Why they are a saint
Phocas of Sinope is remembered as Bishop of Sinope. Hieromartyr Phocas was born in the city of Sinope in northern Anatolia. The calendar keeps this name because the Church has received this life as holy. Orthodox Christians honor him as one in whom the Gospel was lived to the end.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Phocas of Sinope as a patron when they bear the name Phocas at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 22. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Phocas of Sinope, 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.