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Hierarch
Plegmund of Canterbury
Plegmund, Archbishop of Canterbury
New Calendar August 2 Old Calendar August 15
Why they are a saint
The Church remembers Plegmund, Archbishop of Canterbury. Commemorated as a hierarch of the Church; a short vita was not available for this workbook. Feast day: August 2.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Plegmund of Canterbury as a patron when they bear the name Plegmund at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 2. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Plegmund of Canterbury, 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.