Hierarch
Photius of Kiev
Saint Photius, Metropolitan of Kiev
New Calendar July 2 Old Calendar July 15
Why they are a saint
Photius of Kiev, Metropolitan of Kiev, is kept among the saints. 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 July 2; this memory is kept in the Russian Church.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Photius of Kiev as a patron when they bear the name Photius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 2. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Photius of Kiev, 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.